Okay, here we go on Tiffany. Who doesn't love the stuff?? The question is, who knows the real from the replica? Here are some pointers to help you figure it out. NEW INFO: NEW UPDATED GUIDE AS OF 10/24/07...
Indian or Native American Jewelry on eBay After decades in obscurity, Native American jewelry, especially from the American Southwest, is in style again, and thousands are marketing it and shopping for it on...
Don't Buy Coral ! Coral isn't a gemstone -- it isn't even a stone. Coral are tiny marine animals that live together in colonies. Coral reefs are some of the most productive and diverse ecosystems on Earth,...
Wow! I assumed everyone knew what wire wrapped jewelry was.....OOPS! Just because I am a wire jewelry artist, surrounded by it every day, doesn't mean everyone knows what wire wrapped jewelry is! If you...
Chose a filigree which extends beyond the stone to reach around the edge and over the top to act as prongs. Practice with a piece of aluminum foil to determine the correct size and to avoid wasting a filigree....
When you choose a piece of handmade artisan jewelry, you are purchasing a piece of work directly from the artist’s hands. This gives it special meaning and value. Much thought and design knowledge has gone...
CHOKERS:THE HOTTEST RETURN TO FASHION SINCE THE CAMEO! Satin, lace and velvet ribbon chokers are "in", but will they suit you? How much should they cost? How do you clean and store them? Here's some advice. ...
What's behind the price differences in artisan, gemstone jewelry? Without an expert's eye, you may look at similar pieces of jewelry and wonder why one costs so much more than the other. The pricing of...
Looking for perfect body belly chain, unique and long-lasting? Got lost in odd descriptions full of abbreviations and undercover meanings? This guide will give you the right answers to a lot of questions and...
Do you make artisan jewelry? Has your beading hobby grown from a fun pastime to near obsession? Do you need some extra money? Perhaps it is time to start selling your jewelry. There are several venues for...