Gemstones are a true love story. Ask any jewelry artist about their favorite stones to work with and each one will have a different answer and list a different reason. […]
Bezel Jewelry & Stone Setting Tips
Starting with my Sparkling Snow jewelry collection I have begun to create my own bezel jewelry. This means for the last several months I’ve been creating handmade bezels for several […]
Nature Inspired Jewelry: Using Natural Elements in Jewelry Design
Nature inspired jewelry is how some jewelry designers create collections or unique stand-alone designs. Natural elements can help add texture, color, and a unique look. If you’re looking for ways […]
Finding Jewelry Making Inspiration Around You
Over the last three months, I’ve been able to create three different jewelry collections that were different from one another and included some cohesive jewelry designs. I’ve also created more […]
2019 Pantone Color of the Year: Living Coral
Every year Pantone, a company that provides a universal language for designers about colors, chooses a Color of the Year. They have been doing this for 20 years, and the […]
Red and Gold Jewelry
There’s something about the November and December months that make me want to create rich designs that will light up the dark days. I find that the color combinations that […]
Different Soldering Surfaces for Successful Metlamsthing
Soldering is a difficult enough process to master without worrying about how the different soldering surfaces you use may affect the end result. But the fact remains that if you’ve […]