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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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Earth Day

Earth Day
Earth Day is just around the corner. It's a worldwide celebration of environmental protection. I'm keenly aware of na...

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Three aquamarine gemstones. One raw, one smooth and one is faceted. The background is black and white image of a fern. Aquamarine is March's birthstone

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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woman nail's painted midi rings lying about

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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February's birthstone Amethyst there are two faceted amethysts and a geode of amethyst crystals on a white background

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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a pile of faceted garnets lying on white marble with a deer antler and dried plants surrounding the garnets

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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seven different types of earwires on a white background

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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strawberry syrup recipe Topo Chico KBeau Jewelry

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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six silver bands with wooden inlay. Some of the inlays are deep red, others are light brown. The background is eucalyptus and black and white fern. The blog post is about the pitfalls of alternative wedding bands

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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Valentine's Day Gift Guide Shop Local Austin

Valentine's Day Gift Guide
Local love! All these swell gift ideas are from the Austin area and all the business owners are women! I’m sure you’l...

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image for kbeau blog post about why jewelry turns your skin green black. The image is a man's hands. He's wearing lots of big silver rings, some have gemstones. And he is writing in a small journal.

Jewelry Leaving your Skin Green or Black?
Why? Chemistry! The acidity in your skin can react to some metals. Sunscreen, lotion, perfume and hairspray are c...

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