There are lots of things to take into consideration when you start off with jewellery making as a hobby, the first will probably be the cost of getting a good stock of beads and findings together! There is no...
Fed up with paying loads for jewellery? Why not have a go at making your own from loose gemstones? You don't necessarily need any special tools (depending on the type of setting) and it's so easy. If I can do...
Both Andesine and Labradorite are extremely rare and difficult to find gemstones and until now it was not known if the latest gemstone find in 2002 was Labradorite, Andesine or something else. Information...
Anyone who regularly works with gemstone chip bead will already be aware of the vast variations in size shape and colour. I can only give you are rough guide, but I hope it will help! This guide applies to...
I have been selling jewellery at craft fairs for a number of years and thought id share a few of my tips. 1) Have a mirror so potential customers can try on jewellery etc 2) To save time or during quiet...
Amethyst: Translucent, purple/lavendar Qtz. Psychicness, imagery, mind quieting. Wear when sleeping or when awake to reduce anger, impatience, and nightmares. Brow + Crown Chakra. Headaches,eyes, scalp/hair,...
Precious and semi-precious gemstones have been used spiritual, emotional and physical healing for several thousands years. When worn as jewellery or even just placed close by, the stone will pass their energy...
Knowlege about beads by Hong(Lisa) of 8Season Referring to dictionary, the definition of a bead is a small, round material which is pierced to string and threading. Actually the beads are varied in materials...
Agate: Composed of microscopic crystals of Quartz laid down in colorful bands or ribbons. The appearance of the stone is waxy and soft. Almost always translucent and occasionally transparent. Agates are...
I decided to write this guide after browsing ebay for jewellery, I was reading someones write up for a Mystic Topaz pendant where they decribed the stone as 颼% natural'. This is very misleading, as topaz...