Behind the Scenes: The Versatility of Chains
Beginning this season, I am offering adjustable sterling rope chains, so this autumn's versatility will include fresh choices of which length to wear your pendants!
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Fall Favorite Feature: Hammered Copper Earrings
We all deserve to have a pair of earrings that perfectly capture the warm, bold approach we're bringing to our work, our family time, and our celebrations. I think that Hammered Copper Earrings are exactly the right choice.
Pearl Guide, Pt. 1
There are so many beautiful shiny objects called “pearls” these day, but it's easy to tell the real ones from the fake ones. To do so, gently rub the pearl against the front of your tooth; if it feels gritty, then it’s a real pearl, whether cultured or natural. If it feels smooth, then it’s not a real pearl regardless of the description. Be careful to not use the edge of your tooth, as you could scratch the pearl!
Behind-the-Scenes: What is Patina?
Explore the patina technique behind the beautiful blue-green copper elements in our Patina Collection!
Fine Art Behind-the-Scenes: Fold Forming
Fold forming is a metalworking technique in which metal is folded, alternately annealed and forged repeatedly, and unfolded. Following this process, each piece of metal assumes a completely different and unique three-dimensional form.
Fine Art Behind-the-Scenes: Mined vs. Lab Created Stones
The jewelry industry is erupting with necklaces, rings, earrings, and other unique items created using a rainbow of gorgeous gemstones. Some are created with natural stones, while others use man-made alternatives—some of which are superior in brilliance and appearance. It’s important to keep in mind that high-quality, man-made stones are not intended to deceive, and just because they are lab-created, they are not necessarily low-quality.
Fine Art Technique Spotlight: Reticulation
In metalwork, reticulation refers to a surface-finishing technique that involves the application of localized heat to the surface of a metal. The technique produces an incredibly beautiful texture pattern of peaks and valleys.
