Knitting Jewelry on a Machine
Intricate designs on jewelry date far back in time. Pieces of jewelry that have been woven, braided, knotted, crocheted or using knit …
Silver Pocket Watch Cases and their Development
Next to the country’s founding papers, the American Railroad was the most influential contributor towards the advancement of the country. The linking …
Eastern Pearl Lore
As far back as 3500 BC pearls were worn by Eastern, Asian and Roman societies to represent a person’s wealth, power, beauty …
Famous Pearls
Pearls have always held a special place in many societies for their healing power, beauty and their ability to bring about good …
The Healing Properties of Gemstones and Crystals
Many people believe in the use of gem stones and crystals to heal the body and mind. Crystal / gemstone healing is …
Understanding Gem Stones
To better understand gem stones it is important to distinguish between the four main categories of gem stones. These categories have been …
Coral: Underwater Treasures
Trying to find that unique piece of jewelry can sometimes be difficult. Oftentimes, women tend to choose pieces that are made using …
Body Jewelry
Body piercing has been part of many cultures for centuries. For example, nose piercing was first recorded in the Middle East about …
The Rise of Palladium in the Jewelry Business
When it comes to jewelry making, palladium is used as a precious metal. Its rise in popularity among jewelry makers is due …
Determining the Karat of an Alloy
Determining the karat of an alloy is a fairly simple process. The most common process used in jewelry stores is the touchstone …