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How to Clean and Repair Vintage Costume Jewelry
Is it Vintage, or is it Just Old?
Vintage jewelry is all the rage, but telling the difference between a vintage piece and something old can be difficult. Here are some tips to help you with your jewelry journey. The term vintage dates back to Middle English. Derived from Latin words vinum (wine) and demere (remove). The word referred to the practice of …
#TipTuesday Earring Hygiene
Keeping your earrings clean is an important step in your personal hygiene routine and it is easy to overlook. If you had your ears pierced at a shop the technician probably sold you a bottle of ear care solution with the instructions to "keep your ears clean so they heal right." Ear care solution is …
#tiptuesday – How to repair a broken post earring at work.
It happens. Jewelry breaks, and usually at an inopportune time, like when you are at work. But it's okay. You can fix your earring and make it through the rest of the day looking as polished and put together as ever. Here is a step-by-step tutorial to quickly fix a broken post earring. What you …
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Caring for your Jewelry *Summer Edition*
Summer brings vacations, water sports, sunscreen, camping, bug spray, and a host of summer specific chemicals in contact with your skin and jewelry. Caring for your jewelry during the summer can mean taking an extra few minutes to ensure the longevity of your favorite pieces. Bare shoulders practically beg for big earrings. Whether you prefer …
Tip Tuesday: Accessorize for the Job You Want
You've heard about dressing for the job you want, but have you heard about accessorizing for the job you want? Your boss and your associates see you every work day, subtle changes in your wardrobe can indicate that you are ready for more responsibility (and a raise). Depending on your office environment some jewelry items …
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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 …
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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How To Layer Chains – For Him
How to layer your chains and Jewelry for him on Pendant and Ring!
Why do countries mint new coins?
From 1999 to 2008 the US minted five new state quarter designs each year, one for each of the fifty states. Since then, many quarter collections have come into being including the ongoing, America The Beautiful quarter collection. Why does the US and why do most countries continue to mint new coins? Why? Countries mint …
10 Affordable Ways to Show Your Affection this Valentine’s Day
Let's get to it: 10 affordable things you can do to show your affection this Valentine's Day! 1. Screenshot inspirational, friendly, or loving phrases and text them to your partner. This idea is easy and fun. Whatever search-capable app you have installed on your phone, has just been promoted to wing-man. Open Pinterest, or …
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How to Repair a Sticking Clasp
There are three main reasons why necklace clasps sticks and one main reason they do not stay shut. Here are some quick and easy tips to help you repair your clasp and get on with your day. Tip #1 If your clasp has fluff and stuff blocking the action of the internal hinge you can …
How long should your necklace be?
Your necklace length helps showcase your style. Let Pendant & Ring help you choose today.
#TipTuesday How to Apply Patina
Intentionally added patina can add an air of mystery, an antique flair, or a shimmer of rainbow depth to a piece of jewelry. We often apply a patina to a piece if it has especially good details or if it is over a certain age. Applied patina is typically more even than a natural patina …
Minimalist Gift Guide – Meaning Means Everything
Buying a gift for the minimalist in your life can be a tricky prospect. Here are some quick tips to help narrow the search. Whatever things a minimalist decides to keep are things that minimalist needs. Beyond our basic needs, humans have psychological and self-fulfillment needs. If your gift fits a need you can bet …
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All About Antiqued Silver Jewelry
Antiqued silver pieces are real silver. Alloys and fine silver darken over time, creating an antique finish where the high points are silver and the recessed portions are dark. New silver and silver alloy items are sometimes treated so they gain years of patina in a fraction of the time. The photo below shows an …
How To Find Your Ring Size
How to find your ring size with a piece of paper and a ruler.
How to Keep Your Golden Jewelry Looking Gorgeous
Gold is the most sought after substance in human history. From King Midas's Golden Touch, to the selective breeding of goldfish, to the search for El Dorado, to the Church's split over icon idolatry, to the luxurious gold leaf of the 1920's culture has proven that it is willing to chase the glitz and gilt …
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A Golden Jewelry Primer
Just like silver jewelry, there are many varieties of gold-looking jewelry in both the fine and fashion categories. Six types of golden jewelry include Gold, Gold Filled, Gold Plated, Rose Gold, Brass and Bronze. Old gold jewelry is easy to identify because it does not tarnish. If your vintage or antique jewelry is clean and …
Three Steps to Sparkling Silver Jewelry
Could your silver use a little more shine? Are you reviving your mother's, grandmother's, or great-grandmother's silver jewelry collection? These tips can get any silver collection (even the silverware) looking fantastic. Repeat after me; Care, Clean, and Polish. Caring for your silver jewelry Fine silver and Sterling silver - Store in a dark place away …
