December 31, 2008 – 7:31 am
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December 18, 2008 – 10:04 am
If for whatever reason you don’t have pierced ears and want to wear earrings, don’t despair. There are many clip earrings that could give you the kind of style and accentuation that you want without compromising your need for beautifully adorned ears.
For the meantime, you could start thinking of what you want to purchase [...]
December 15, 2008 – 11:09 pm
When buying jewelry and comparing 2 (or more) pieces, what criteria do you use to choose? If you like the pieces about the same, perhaps taking into consideration the intrinsic value will help you buy jewelry that maintains its value better. Use these jewelry buying tips to help you get the most value [...]
November 30, 2008 – 12:36 am
Whether you are a jewelry wearer or a jewelry maker, many of us have lost beads at one time or another. Here are tips that can help you not lose beads all over the floor — as well as how to recover them if they do!
Tips for People Wearing Beads
1) Buy Jewelry That Has [...]
November 16, 2008 – 8:50 pm
If your ears are sensitive to pieced earrings, it may be caused by a nickel allergy. This is a relatively common allergy and the usual reason for itchy skin from metal earrings and other body piercings. Nickel allergies can affect people of all ages. Once you have such an allergy it generally [...]
October 27, 2008 – 9:43 pm
Tips on Organizing and Storing Your Jewelry
Whether you own lots of jewelry or very little, having your jewelry organized can make it easy to find as well as prevent scratching. Practicing good jewelry storage helps keep your jewelry looking great longer. Sterling silver jewelry needs extra attention to prevent tarnishing; bead necklaces (including [...]
October 6, 2008 – 5:57 am
Unique earrings are classified as an inimitable and one of a kind piece of jewels specifically favored by the wearer. These are studs that project a sense of fashion and flair that will never date and be out of trend. There are different kinds of unique earrings all depending on the type of hoops an [...]
October 5, 2008 – 11:26 am
When you open your jewelry box and see your favorite silver jewelry piece tarnished, it is very disappointing! So how do you keep your silver jewelry looking its best?
Here are the most important things you need to do for silver jewelry care:
The Best Way to Store Silver Jewelry
First, we all [...]
December 14, 2007 – 12:38 am
Choosing the material for a special piece of jewelry will have a huge impact on its feel, price and appearance. White gold jewelry has become such a popular element for jewelry because it is versatile and eye-catching. White gold jewelry exists in almost every style you can think of.
Why Choose White Gold Jewelry?
Many people immediately [...]
November 25, 2007 – 10:28 am
It is easy to go crazy when buying beads, but you want to purchase ones you will use and enjoy. Here are some tips that I use when purchasing beads.
* Quality First
Always check for cracks, chips, and imperfections. Cracked beads can fray stringing thread, chipped beads can hurt the wrist on bracelets, and [...]