Metallurgical testing of twelve items offered for sale on EBay as Tibetan Silver indicates that these articles frequently contain no silver whatsoever. In addition, test results from the initial tests in 2007...
Got beads? Don't know where to begin? This beginner guide will help you choose the right supplies for making a necklace or bracelet. Jewelry making is a fun and easy hobby for people of all ages. Understanding...
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...
As more people come to ebay buying and selling jewelry with magickal properties I thought it might be helpful to offer some tips on how to safely collect these pieces. I worked with a professional collector of...
Thanks for dropping by ....... When we first started on eBay in 2003, there were usually 200 to 300 listed Dzi Beads, of which 95% were all machine mass manufactured copies or imitations. Today , a simple...
There are two different types of Swarovski flatback crystals.Hot Fix and Silver Foil Back Swarovski Hot Fix crystals come from the factory with a heat activated glue already attached to the back of each...
Ever since Daniel Swarovski invented the machine to give perfect precise cuts to crystals in 1892, Swarovski crystals have been the most sought after crystal by jewelry designers. They are known for their...
They are HOT right now in the jewelry making world. Those 6X8 faceted magnetic hematite beads. It seems facinating, because it is. These are not naturally magnetic, but lend themselves well to this process,...
What is Labradorite,Sunstone,Amazonite ================================================================================================= Background on Feldspar Gemstones: The name "feldspar" comes from "field...
Be aware that sellers statements and promises are meaningless. There is no enforcement. Foxy-Facets claims that all gems that they sell are genuine but they sold me plastic that was billed as Polish amber....