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Summer Trends 2019 – Jewelry Edition
After reviewing the top fashion shows from all over the world – these are the jewelry trends you can expect as the summer progresses… 1. Less glitter, more sparkle and shimmer. The decline of fire opal is afoot. Say goodbye to the anodized finish. The glitter-bomb look of your accessories starts to lose its luster…
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Your Jewelry Capsule
Ever heard of a capsule wardrobe? What about a jewelry capsule? The idea behind a capsule is that it holds just enough, not too much and not too little of what you need. The capsule wardrobe tames an overstuffed closet, streamlines your morning, helps reduce decision fatigue, and lowers your dry cleaning bill. A jewelry…
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What does the Plague have to do with Jewelry?
During medieval times, plague swept through the European continent destroying communities and greatly reducing the world population. Family lines ended, congregations evaporated, fear of the unknown and of those who seemed different stressed the social fabric, and in some places, it unraveled altogether. The arts declined, literacy rates dropped, and wisdom and knowledge of ages…
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Tumblr Tuesday Take 3!
Hello friends, it is time again for Tumblr Tuesday! We had more activity in the past month than in the month before; it seems to be a happy theme. This month, the first taste of spring peaks out in our top ten posts. Each photo links directly to the tumblr post so its easy for…
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Happy [Early] Saint Patrick’s Day
Heads Up ⭢ Saint Patrick’s Day is this Sunday! Let us be the first to say: Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!
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Tip Tuesday: How to Clean 3 Types of Enamel Jewelry
There are many kinds of enamel jewelry, yet each piece was created by applying pigment. Sometimes the pigment is suspended in glass and then applied to the metal, sometimes it is applied directly, sometimes it is applied wet, or dry, with heat, or without. Caring for enamel jewelry is not difficult if you know what…
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Our Jewelry Bookshelf – 3 Favorite Books
Making jewelry is a skill learned over time. When we started making jewelry it was a hobby that we enjoyed. We learned from people we met, from business we visited, from youtube, and from books. The more you practice a skill the better you get. After years of practice we see the errors in our…
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Who is Dylan Lauren?
First – We picked Dylan Lauren because we love what she had to say about jewelry. I’m not so much a shoe or bag person as jewelry, and I think it’s because jewelry is like candy. – Dylan Lauren. How can we not love that! Jewelry is like candy – or maybe sugar sprinkles, or…
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