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Silver
Crafting with Gemstones has articles and tips for the hobbyist and the
buyer.
 How to Solder
Silver - Tips for the Complete Novice
By
Dianne Lehmann
When I was first interested in learning to solder silver, I was very
intimidated by the scope of the endeavor not to mention the flame. So I
started very small by first learning to solder jump rings closed. I had
so much fun that I was hooked.
Tourmaline - A Gem In All
the Shades of the Rainbow and Gaining Popularity
By
Chris Ralph
Tourmaline is unique because it occurs in a wider range of colors than
any other gemstone. Many
standard commercial jewelry stores now have a least a few tourmaline
gems.
Jewelry Making - The Art of Lost
Wax Casting
By I. Maher
The amazing art of lost wax casting for the creation of jewelry such as
engagement rings, eternity rings and precious metal charms.
Turquoise Jewelry - Warmth And
Elegance For Centuries
By Terry Edwards
Turquoise jewelry has a warmth and elegance that few other gems can come
close to matching.
The Significance Of The Gems
That Make Up Birthstones
By Gregg Hall
Birthstone rings can be individual stones just for one person's birth
date or they can be multiple stones such as rings that parent's may have
with the birthstones of their children in them.
Garnet - Its Not Just Red, It's A
Many-Colored Gem
By Chris Ralph
Most people think of a dark red colored gemstone when they think of
garnet, but garnet is actually a whole series of different gemstones.
Beyond the well-known deep reds, garnet can be purchased in cinnamon to
tangerine shades orange, light yellows, deep purple, grass greens and
soft lavender-pink.
Gemstones 101 - The Topaz
By Kevin Chang
Topaz is a one of the most popular gemstones in the world today along
with the ruby, diamond and sapphire. It is available in a wide variety
of colors but the golden orange-yellow topaz which is known as the
Imperial Topaz is the most expensive color of all.
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Chrysoberyl - A Rare And
Little Known Gemstone
By Chris Ralph
Some folks really enjoy owning unique and special jewelry pieces.
Something that makes a piece special is if it contains a rare and
unusual gemstone. One of the most underrated and little known gemstones
on the market is chrysoberyl.
Lazurite As A Jewelry Gemstone
By Mitch Endick
Lazurite is known by several different names in the gem world and is
widely known as lapis lazuli or lapis or, in ancient times, blue rock.
This stone should never be confused with lazulite.
Creative Ways to Wear Your
Pins & Brooches
By Melanie
Spark
Modern jewelry trends suggest new and creative ways for getting
the most out of your collection of pins and brooches. You can use a
single pin to dress up any outfit or add some new life to your
accessories.
A Pretty Pastel Pink Gem -
Morganite Beryl
By Chris Ralph
Morganite is a beautiful pastel gem that is little known and underrated. Morganite is a pale to pastel pink member of the beryl family. While it
is not a common gemstone, it is a gemstone that is much in demand.
Can I Make Money Selling My
Handmade Jewelry Designs On Ebay?
By Linda Blackbourn
If you've ever tried to sell your work on the tremendously competitive
and crowded pages of Ebay, your quick answer to the above question may
be no. If you keep a few things in
mind, you can have a successful jewelry business on Ebay.
Pearl Necklace Jewelry
By Sanjay Lute
Illusion pearl necklaces are a great way to add style and flair to any
jewelry collection. Some of the best designs are threaded on
virtually-invisible fine acrylic strands and made of 4-5 mm round
natural cultured fresh water pearls.
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