There are a lot of people who love the matte look of handmade lampwork beads. Sometimes people don’t ask to have them etched, but realize when the beads arrive, that they’d like the aged, worn out matte look on them. Some vendors give customers the options of sending the beads back and having them etched [...]

Handcrafted designer jewelry used to be rather difficult to locate.  First, you would have to know someone who was a designer, then you’d have to work with them to determine if the materials you were interested in were available, and the whole process could take months.
Today, thanks in part to the internet, consumers can simply [...]

Having one piece of fine jewelry can be a way to enhance any wardrobe. There are manufactures of fine jewelry that have a large selection to choose from.  The crown jewel of a collection can be anything from a broach to earrings; and once a woman has this central piece, she can then go on [...]

Jewelry stores are filled with many wonderful pieces, but there are collections of designer jewelry with very special qualities.  Diamonds, emeralds, gold and silver are some of the ingredients that make up all kinds of beautiful jewelry designs.  Designer jewelry uses the same ingredients, but the people who produce the designer jewelry use these ingredients [...]

Long before multi-million dollar jewelry companies like Tiffany emerged in the market, ancient Egyptians were already sporting different kinds of jewelry. Ancient Egyptian jewelry is generally known for its rich and intricate designs. However, the first generation of ancient Egyptian jewelry was not really so elaborate. In fact, you might see these pieces of jewelry [...]

Making your own jewelry can be a fun and creative way to make some extra money or it can just be an enjoyable endeavour to share with loved ones and friends. Whatever your reasons, take the time to explore the many options that are available to you in terms of jewelry making. There are many [...]