Blog – Tagged "Materials"

What is Druzy?

Druzy is also spelled or referred to as drusy, druze or druse. It refers to multiple sets of crystals that form on an...

I’ve written about the different types of gold and carat vs karat. I think it’s important to know about the materials...

Maybe an easier way to answer this question is to tell you what base metal is not. It isn’t precious metal (gold, pl...

Rhodium (ROH-dee-um) is a chemical element. It’s “Rh” on the periodic table. It’s a silver-white metal that is very r...

A cabochon is a gemstone that has been shaped and polished. The bottom is flat, and the top is typically shaped into ...

When I first started making earrings I always used ear wires and learned how to make them. Then there were times that...

Why? Chemistry! The acidity in your skin can react to some metals. Sunscreen, lotion, perfume and hairspray are c...

Knowledge is power! Understanding the basics of how rings are made, what metals are made of and so forth empowers yo...