When buying beads and findings on ebay, you may find that many will list their items as sterling silver, however be aware that if items are listed as "Bali Sterling Silver" or "Tibetan Sterling Silver" these...
This Guide will help you make an informed decision before purchasing, or selling fine jewellery on eBay - it contains information on UK hallmarking law and useful tips to make your buying safe and enjoyable....
The purpose of my guide is to warn buyers about cheap Chinese metal beads which many bead sellers choose to describe as Tibetan Silver. Also to make it clear to these sellers that they are actually breaking...
There are thousands of listings daily in the "beads" section, some are fantastic value for money, others are simply NOT! If you like to make your own jewellery items or are thinking of taking this up as a new...
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...
by Hong(Lisa) of 8Season Firstly, I want to say that all my sterling silver items are real 925 sterling silver,that is, composition of 92.5% pure silver and the remaining 7.5% alloy; Usually the alloy will be...
Apoligies of the poor english , I am a Scottish Fifer and write how I would speak. There is only British Silver which when hallmarked is really silver, many people find thereselves very disappointed when I...
Princess Jewellery's guide to making a beaded wrapped wire link or drop.Difficulty level: Level 1 - Beginner (For explanation of ratings please see bottom of this guide)Time: 5 minutes I chose to make a beaded...
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...
Princess Jewellery's Guide to Making a Rainbow Crystal Bracelet.Difficulty level: Level 2 - Quick Easy (For explanation of ratings please see bottom of this guide)Time: 60 minutes This beautiful rainbow...