Natural and Man Made Crystals We are often asked which crystals are natural and which are manmade, treated or enhanced.Crystals like citrine, turquoise, agate, amber, hematite and many of the gem type crystals...
Cleaning and Treatment of Ancient Metal Artifacts and Coins Part - 1 - One Introduction: Why does ancient metal deteriorate and what is that green and black stuff that covers artifacts? The metals from which...
Buying rough gemstones can be very complicated and confusing for buyers. This guide offers some notes which may help buyers purchase wisely. The recommendations apply broadly to most gemstones but we discuss...
There is a stunning 99.9% of the world that is not familiar with my type of jewellery. I tell my friends and acquaintances what I do or what type of jewellery I make they just go blank and don't understand...
Hi Everyone I often receive questions on the background and history of signed costume jewelry and decided to write a guide for my visitors with an emphasis on figural pins which are my passion!I will try to...
What is the easiest way to get all your christmas shopping completed in one foul swoop? There is nothing worse than finding yourself at the week before christmas and here you are with a list of family and...
Pewter has become quite popular in the world of costume jewellery , mainly because it is relatively inexpensive and quite soft and easy to work with.This gives rise to the question of how to care for it. I...
Over the past few years as I have been studying cancer I have put together an A to Z Guide to help people recall important things to help them stay healthy, and ultimately, cancer free. Memorize the letters...
Make-or-break jewels for special occasions A fashion hint from Candy Spender We have been styling and making jewellery for brides and girls having their formals for over fifteen years here in downtown...
Debuting in the early 1990s,Harmony Kingdom Box Figurines -- also known as Treasure Jests -- are small sculptural containers depicting animals, people, plants and flowers, fish, and other creatures, often with...