Metals Used in My Jewelry Designs I use a variety of metals in my jewelry designs and often include more than one metal in a single piece. The metals I commonly use include: Sterling Silver – Sterling silver tarnishes, especially in … Continue reading
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I recently ran across a reference to this terrific article in Yahoo News on ancient jewelry in a post on vintage jewelry. The styling you see in ancient pieces can be a wonderful source of inspiration. This was the original … Continue reading
I have had a lovely agate cabochon for sometime now, just waiting for the right treatment. I wasn’t sure what kind of jewelry piece I wanted for this stone. I decided on a pendant and created a netted setting for the … Continue reading
Tangerine is a hot, hot color for Spring 2012 continuing into summer and fall You’ll find tangerine in jewelry, in accessories, and of course in lot of clothes. You can pair tangerine with black or with light neutral colors; however, one … Continue reading
Mary Hu is one of my jewelry design heroines! Her woven jewelry is legendary and her work is currently being featured in an ongoing exhibit at the Bellevue Arts Museum in Bellevue, WA. Mary Hu’s career has spanned 40 years! You … Continue reading
Gold hit a new record today over 1900! Great for selling the metal, sad for buying more silver or gold to work with. Visit my website for attractively priced silver and gold jewelry – my own original designs! … Continue reading