Often, my friends are some of my biggest cheerleaders and supporters, so when they call on me for custom asks, I’m willing to go above and beyond to help them […]
Jewelry Collection Names: Tips and Suggestions for Effective Names
When you begin to create jewelry collections, how you create a handmade jewelry collection isn’t the only important step. In many instances, the name of the resulting collection is sometimes […]
Favorite 2021 Spring Pantone Hues
When the seasons change, I find myself searching for new color palettes to fit the seasons. It’s also this time of the year that I look at the Pantone Spring […]
Winter Jewelry Making Inspiration
I’ve heard it said that winter is a season of rejuvenation. The longer nights and colder temps are the time to retreat inside, focus internally, and rest in anticipation of […]
Favorite Winter Jewelry Designs
Winter, like all seasons, presents a new wardrobe to accessorize. This season is marked by thick layers that require bold accents to stand up. That may be why I reach […]
Pearl Jewelry for the Inauguration
On January 20, 2021, Kamala Harris was inaugurated as the first woman, first Black person, and first South Asian American Vice President in the history of the United States. To […]
Bridgerton Jewelry
Like many, I’ve recently been sucked into watching Bridgerton, a period-piece on Netflix that follows several families in 19th Century London. What can I say? I’m a sucker for a […]
2021 Pantone Color of the Year: Ultimate Gray and Illuminating
At the end of last year, the 2021 Pantone Color of the Year was announced. The 2020 Pantone Color of the Year was Classic Blue, a rich blue color that […]
2021 New Year Jewelry Business Resolutions
A new year brings new possibilities and a great opportunity to track jewelry business success. 2021 is no exception; in many ways, it is a much needed fresh start. As […]
Happy Holidays from Fifth Essence Jewelry
2020 has been quite the year! When I started my business planning earlier this year, I have to confess that a global pandemic wasn’t something I planned for. I’ve been lucky to […]