With my sincere thanks to everyone who entered, I am thrilled to announce that the winner of the Distinction Jewelry video contest is Rose Ciardiello! Her 40-second promo spot was written, directed, acted, and edited with utmost professionalism. It is entertaining and fun to watch as well as being a fantastic advertisement for Distinction Jewelry....
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Designing Jewelry for Men
For some time now, I’ve wanted to make jewelry for men. It’s proven problematic for a number of reasons. First, I’m a girl. I’m good at getting into the heads of my fellow females and designing what they want, not so much with the male of the species. There are certain basic facts about what men...
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CAD/CAM Jewelry Design Services coming this summer!
Have you ever wanted a truly custom ring? A unique design you would never find in a jewelry store? Maybe the perfect setting designed for your own gemstone? Well, get ready, because big things are happening here at Distinction Jewelry! I’m preparing to invest in a state-of-the-art CAD system for custom goldsmiths that will...
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How Big is a 6mm Gemstone Cabochon Earring?
How big is a 6mm stud earring? What does a 6mm gemstone look like? Here are some photos of a model wearing 6mm round cabochon and rose cut gemstone stud earrings to help you figure out what all those confusing sizes actually translate to in real life. Also shown here is a comparison between...
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Distinction Jewelry Video Contest
Video Competition: Calling aspiring actresses and film-makers! Get free jewelry, make a video, and get a chance to earn a $100.00 gift certificate as well as an additional year added to your listing on Ellie Bean & Models….a $75.00 value. Several actresses and celebrities already wear my designs, and you can be next! How it works:...
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Recycle your gold and get new jewelry without spending a cent!
Have you ever wondered what to do with old gold pieces or broken jewelry? Would you like to get free jewelry from my website, and recycle precious metals at the same time? You can get value out of old or broken gold jewelry without dealing with pawn shops or high pressure “cash for gold”...
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Gems lost their sparkle?
Never fear, chances are they simply need cleaning. The trick is to access the underside of the stone and remove any buildup from it. Diamonds can be safely cleaned in ultrasonic or steam cleaners, but many colored stones can be damaged in these automated cleaners. For that reason I recommend hand cleaning of colored...
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BE Treated “Songea” Sapphires
What they are: Real sapphires, mined from the earth, gorgeous, and affordable. What they aren’t: Naturally the color you see. Songea is a place of origin for some pretty, natural sapphires, but has been commandeered by the trade as the name for diffusion-treated sapphires, usually in shades of yellow, orange, and red. Diffusion treating...
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Getting the Gem Lab Set Up
It’s been a busy couple of months here at Distinction Jewelry, and one of the most interesting (and sometimes frustrating) activities I’ve been engaged in is setting up my own little gemology lab. I buy my gems very carefully from trusted, reputable sources. I’ve got a sharp eye with a loupe and I can...
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Of Organization and Traffic Stops
I recently got a box full of goodies from Levenger to organize my custom orders, gems I need to order, sketches of prospective projects, etc. My inner neat-freak is in heaven! (My neat-freak has to remain an inner one…my house is a Federal disaster area.) Their Circa system lets you add, remove, and sort...
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