over 95% of jewellery sold is mass produced the majority of this is assembled from castings or stampings, needing minimal assembly by hand. only a tiny percentage of these require skilled craftsmanship at...
OK... Time to write a guide to answer questions I keep being asked about tiara components! Handmade tiaras can be made from all sorts of materials from crystal and pearl to feather and ribbon or fresh...
The Beauty of Cameos.Cameos are beautifully hand-carved scenes or portraits of people or animals in three-dimensional relief. Cameos are made from multi-colored conch shells or banded agate, which is a...
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...
THUYA WOOD The thuya tree (or Tetraelinis Articulata (the Latin name)) is a unique conifer tree related to the cedar wood family which only grows in one specific region of Morocco. It boasts exceptional...
When you think of charms you think of jewellery. You may imagine Charm bracelets with multiple charms, each having its own special story or, you may think of a single charm hanging from a necklace. While these...
You see two bracelets one made from Swarovski beads, the other from ordinary bicone beads, so what's the difference apart from the Swarovski beads probably costing a little more? Since 1892 Swarovski has...
What is Moonstone ? It sounds good, but just what is Moonstone? There are several different hues of Moonstone, from peaches and pinks through to rainbow which is white with blue hues to it. As a holistic...