There is so much confusion around Copal Amber and Amber. Copal is a very young amber that has not gone through the entire fossil process. Copal usually comes from Columbia and is tree sap. Yes, it is hard and...
It gets really confusing for people shopping on eBay for Swarovski Crystals. There are the Swarovski Registered Figurines for the collector. These registered figurines demand high prices for the workmanship. ...
I'm writing this guide so that first time bead buyers have some idea where most of the glass beads come from and why the cost is so varied on glass beads. The modern day birthplace of fine lampworked glass...