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The story behind my coffin key pendants
Years ago, living in New York City, I made my way to Canal Street with a dear friend. Back then (ah, the good ol’ day...
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The story behind the rattlesnake rattle pendants
I grew up in the woods of Arkansas; the same town as my daddy, his daddy, his daddy’s daddy (you get the picture) gre...
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10 Fun n' Nerdy Facts about Diamonds
The ancient Romans and Greeks believed that diamonds were tears cried by the gods or splinters from falling stars.
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Aquamarine: 10 Fun Facts
The American National Association of Jewelers, in 1912, adopted the gemstone Aquamarine as the modern March births...
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Midi Ring Magic!
Midi rings, above-the-knuckle rings, first-knuckle rings, knuckle rings, phalanx rings, fingertip rings, tea rings an...
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Ten Trivia Tidbits about Amethyst
Lots of people know that amethyst is the birthstone for the month of February, but I decided to go down the Interwebs...
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Ten Trivia Tidbits about Garnet
Garnet is the birthstone for January, but there’s lots more to know about this gorgeous mineral (ah, see, a bonus fac...
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Posts, Ear Wires, Leverbacks
When I first started making earrings I always used ear wires and learned how to make them. Then there were times that...
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10 Random Facts About Peridot
Peridot the birthstone for August. Here are a few fun facts about this gorgeous gem (nerd alert!)
Peridot is one of ...
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Beating the Heat
We’re absolutely roasting here in Texas. I rustled up a strawberry syrup (‘cause I’m tired of those expensive organic...
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Alternative Wedding Bands
While working in jewelry repair for a couple of years I was sometimes surprised at the materials people turned to for...
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