Archive for July, 2011

Wholesale Costume Jewelry | bulk costume jewelry

Sunday, July 31st, 2011

Wholesale Costume Jewelry The versatility of this handmade designer costume jewellery transcends formal and casual, younger and old.

Things to know about Aquamarine Jewelry

Sunday, July 31st, 2011

The best cut for a pendant might not be the same for a brooch. As usual when buying jewelry, whether you choose to do it online or not, always go to a reputable store to avoid paying over the odds for poor quality of fake pieces. ...

Start Off with Jewelry

Sunday, July 31st, 2011

Start your week of right with jewelry. Maybe you don't have time right this minute to make jewelry, but it is a good time to make a list of design ...Read Full Post

6 Reasons to Avoid Piercing Guns

Sunday, July 31st, 2011

Piercing guns are controversial, even though they've been around a long time and have been used to pierce millions upon millions of ears. Gun designs have improved in recent years, and now most retailers who pierce with them use guns with disposable cartridges. That type of gun makes it easier ...

Peridot, The Evening Emerald

Sunday, July 31st, 2011

Peridot is the August birthstone, but you don't have to be an August baby to fall in love with this velvety green gem. Peridot is a popular gem choice for both men and women, so you'll find it set in jewelry of all types. Take a look, and decide if ...

Bill Hensley Interviews Bill Boyajian – Jul 29,2011

Sunday, July 31st, 2011

Bill Hensley interviews Bill Boyajian, the former president of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). He is an internationally respected leader in the gem and jewelry industry and has just published an inspiring leadership book titled Developing the Mind of Leader. Bill spent his last 20 years as president of ...

Open Question: Can someone help me find this type of necklace?

Saturday, July 30th, 2011

So I am trying to find a necklace in either gold or silver, not real gold though. I want it to have a little gazelle, something along the lines of this: http://www.lloydslimited.com/14kt-gold-thompson-gazelle-pendant-jewelry-p/a284.htm

Open Question: This sounds stupid: How can I measure my belly button to determine what size belly ring I should buy online?

Saturday, July 30th, 2011

First of all: Please do not tell me that buying jewelry online is not safe. I already looked into it. I think I am going to be perfectly OK if I buy a belly ring online. Down to the real question: How can I measure my belly button to determine ...

Open Question: I’m allergic to nickel and most metals but I want a piercing.?

Saturday, July 30th, 2011

I really want to get an industrial piercing but I don't know what type of metal to get. Stainless Steel? Titanium? Surgical Steel? Does anyone know a type of metal that I won't be allergic to? I really want it. I usually get pure gold and I have no problem but I haven't found any ...

Open Question: How do you make a bottle cap necklace?

Saturday, July 30th, 2011

I saw bottle caps like this: http://www.http-design.com/uploaded_images/hoffmanbottlecaps1-722652.jpg at my local jewelry store today but it was over-priced. Instead I am trying to find a way to make one.