As I'm sure you're aware, the amount of fake Tiffany jewelry on eBay seems to out number the authentic Tiffany jewelry.Innocent victems are spending hundreds of dollars on fake Tiffany jewelry every day!...
Basic Beading Facts and Tips Approximate number of beads of various lengths: round beads are available in many sizes and are measured according to the beads diameter in millimeters (mm). Beads are usually...
Alot of sellers will put *Authentic Gucci* in their heading. They may even be power sellers, but when I purchased my gucci Glasses, and purses from the Gucci store in Phipps Plaza, Atlanta GA, the purse...
The title for this guide actually came from a friend of mine. . .she and I both make jewelry, and I'd been working on a necklace that I told her probably needed Miyuki beads because it wasn't draping the way I...
Buying pearls on eBay can get to be a bit like playing roulette. If you don't know what to look for, and if the seller doesn't offer a good explanation of his/her wares, you could be buying glass beads coated...
Things to look out for when buying art glass or lampwork beads * Kiln annealed This is a must for beads that won't suddenly break on you. Indian and Asian lampwork beads, as far as general...
With the myriad of jewelry making pliers and tools on the market today many new beaders / jewelry makers have trouble figuring out just which ones they need. Each tool serves a general and/or a particular...
This is Part II of a two-part guide; to read the first part, click here: Part I. If you collect vintage gold or silver charms or charm bracelets, you're bound to have questions about practical matters like...
Love beaded necklaces? I do and I've found a lot of great deals on vintage bead and crystal necklaces on ebay. I have found Austrian crystal strands for a tenth of the price of new beads alone. Old plastics...
Learn how to give your handmade jewelry a clean, professional finish with the new Scrimps Tool Kit from Beadalon. Beadalon Scrimps are an alternative to a crimp bead and are tightened on a bracelet or necklace...