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5 Considerations Before Buying Jewelry for Someone
Planning on gifting a friend a piece of jewelry? Well, how sweet and thoughtful of you! Now, make sure it is a good f...
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Antique, Vintage and Retro
These are terms that are tossed about and can cause some confusion. Whether you’re selling jewelry or buying it, I th...
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Work With What You've Got: Trench Art
Lately I have been thinking a lot about “working with what you’ve got,” and “looking with a different perspective.” T...
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Jewelry Techniques: Wire Wrapping
These days it is dangerously hot here in Texas. I love me some overcast, drizzly days, so this weather tends to make ...
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Traveling with Jewelry
Read my list of ten tips for traveling with your jewelry. It could save you some headaches and hassle on your next tr...
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Mother's Day Gift Ideas That Your Mother Will Like
Moms do so much for so many. I’d been a mom for a few years before I finally slowed down and actually thought about h...
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Gold Demystified
Knowledge is power! Understanding the basics of how rings are made, what metals are made of and so forth empowers yo...
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Spring Cleaning Your Jewelry Box
Spring is the season of renewal, making it the perfect time to declutter—not just your home, but also your jewelry co...
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Honey Harvest
Last week I took one frame of golden honey from my bee hive. It tastes delicious, smells delightful, and is gorgeous....
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My Present Preoccupation…
I’m curating my collections, revamping my website and getting my offspring back into the groove of school. Well, I ne...
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Coconut matcha pops!
I’ve tried making these frozen treats a couple of times this summer and I really like them.
1 can (13.5oz) coconut...
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All Solder Is Not Create Equal
This is something of a public service announcement. While working in jewelry repair I would sometimes see jewelry tha...
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