The title for this guide actually came from a friend of mine. . .she and I both make jewelry, and I'd been working on a necklace that I told her probably needed Miyuki beads because it wasn't draping the way I...
Basic Vintage Rhinestone Information Rhinestone is a word used to define a faux gem that is usually made from either crystal, glass crystal, glass or plastic (acrylic).Vintage Rhinestones were primarily...
Since I make jewelry as well as selling vintage jewelry, I've done a lot of ebay 'shopping' - and I've often come across terms I'd never heard of, without a clue as to what they were referring to. So, for...
Swarovski is recognized as the world's best rhinestones. Swarovski uses a 14 facet cut stone, where as other brands still have the eight cut style. A higher lead content gives a wonderful clarity to the...
Swarovski Crystal Beads, Finishes Effects, Part 1 There are almost an endless supply of great colors and styles from Swarovski. This guide is to help explain some of the great finishes Swarovski makes and...
Swarovski crystal is the ultimate crystal for the expensive bead look with out the high price.They are know world wide for there outstanding sparkle and brilliance.These crystals are all machine faceted for...
Some Background:Swarovski is the luxury brand name for the range of precision-cut lead crystal glass products produced by companies owned by Swarovski AG of Feldmeilen, near Zürich, Switzerland. The Swarovski...
BEADS BEADED JEWELRY AREN'T ALL THE SAME! WHEN I STARTED DESIGNING BEADED EARRING BRACELETS I WANTED SPARKLE WITHOUT THE COST OF REAL GEMS! I WAS GETTING DISAPPOINTED WITH MANY PURCHASES (BOTH ON OFF EBAY!)...
How to Create Necklaces with Vintage Beads and Findings... According to archeological finds, beads have been in existence for over 20,000 years. The earliest samples were made of bone and horn. Beads made...
WHAT IS A RHINESTONE? A rhinestone is a diamond simulation made from rock crystal, glass or acrylic. Originally, rhinestones were rock crystals gathered from the river Rhine, but heir availability was...