Vermeil is an affordable substitute for gold! Vermeil is sterling silver electroplated with 22kt gold plating. Electroplating coats the sterling with a thin layer of gold. Vermeil items have the yellow...
Silver, even that has been fully work-hardened, gradually recrystallizes and softens at room temperature. To maintain hardness, other metals are added to form alloys that are harder, stronger, and less...
Place the jumpring tool on the index finger of your non-dominant hand. Find the slot on the jumpring tool that your jumpring fits into. Place the jumpring tool into the slot positioned so the opening of...
What are chakras? In Hinduism and in some related Asian cultures, a chakra is thought to be a nexus of metaphysical and/or biophysical energy residing in the human body. The New Age movement, and to some...
Swarovski crystal offers a wide range of colors and special coatings. Special coatings are bonded chemically to the outer surface of the Swarovski crystals for a more brilliant effect. The special effect and...
Wrap a piece of string or a strip of paper around your finger. Mark the point where the two ends meet. Measure the string or paper against a ruler to get the circumference of your finger. Divide that by...
We've all heard of this old English wedding tradition. We've listed the meaning and some ideas of each part of the rhyme. Something Old Continuity. This represents the link with the bride's family and the...
What do the FOUR LEAVES CLOVER symbolize? One leaf is for FAITH... The second for HOPE... The third for LOVE... And the fourth for LUCK! In Irish tradition the Shamrock or Three-leaf Clover...