I’ve still got a good handful of custom orders in progress, but here’s a sneak preview of where I’m going to be focusing my efforts this spring and early summer: Guaged earrings, for those of you with stretched piercings. Look for a variety of designs, starting with 12, 10, and 8 guage. I’ll be...
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Prices of stones tend to rise exponentially as their size increases. This is because of two factors. First, larger patches of gem-quality material that can be cut into a faceted stone are rarer than smaller ones, so for most stones there is a smaller supply of larger sizes. For example, a .5 carat stone...
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If you love colored gemstones but don’t have a fortune to spend on that cocktail ring in the jeweler’s window, don’t despair. Thanks to some little-explained quirks of the gem trade, you may be able to indulge in the color and sparkle you love without taking out a second mortgage on the house! Ever...
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Sleek and modern, this sterling silver cuff with chain strikes me as Tiffany meets Goth Girl. It is made of highly polished solid sterling silver, with soldered links and a handmade, soldered clasp. A versatile piece that can go from the office to the club without blinking.
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Want to read my tweets about life, sci-fi fandom, cats, and jewelry making? You’ll be the first to hear about new designs (although I do try to keep the spam down and write moderately interesting things too) on Twitter.
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I have a weakness for anything blue, and if it’s a blue sapphire…well, enough said! This is my latest ring, in size 6 1/4 with a beautiful 4mm natural blue ceylon sapphire. I got a great deal on this gem, and that’s reflected in the really affordable price for this ring. It’s listed on...
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This blog has been in a state of half-readyness for a long time, and I keep bouncing from theme to theme looking for something just right. I think I just found it – this looks pretty nice! Now I just need to get all the cool widgets working right and I may actually have...
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