What makes Bali Silver special? Bali silver is sterling silver made on the island of Bali, in Indonesia in the Indian Ocean. The Balinese are highly skilled silversmiths, known for their granulation and...
I've come across it and I'm sure many others have as well...Strawberry Quartz...Pineapple Quartz...and someone's advertising it as Natural. In actuality, most of the "fruity" Quartz stones are made of ...
Beads have been around for a LONG time. They have been made from many different substances including clay, paper, metals, bone, shells, porcelain, wood, ivory, gemstones and glass. Bead making is a highly...
A Rare and Spectacular Mineral Jewel Geological History It is among the newest gemstones to have been discovered and catalogued in geological literature. Norman Rilling, a US member of the Peace Corps, and...
These are some basic information about a few of the more common ingredients found in art jewelry. If you are a jewely lover, or a beginning jewelry maker, it's important to learn about your pieces. This helps...
I work with both Sterling Silver and Thai Silver and each has a special purpose in Jewelry design. I have to admit though, that I have really fallen in love with Thai Silver and use it where ever I can in my...
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I have been studying the meanings and powers behind Gemstones, and have been very intrigued about the mysteries behind these powers. Most of them I use in the jewelry I create. I wanted to share what I've...
hemical Formula: Cu2(CO3)(OH)2 Mineral Name: Malachite Color: Banded light and dark green Hardness: 4.0 Specific Gravity: 3.80 Malachite derives its name from the Greek word for "mallow"meaning, a...
All About Turquoise Turquoise is usually formed in areas with volcanic or thermal history. Most Turquoise is found in volcanic rocks but some is found in granite-like rocks. In order for turquoise to form...