New Arrivals at Neiman Marcus Stephen Dweck Carved Quartzite Ring • Blue quartzite with carved floral detail. • Sterling silver setting with floral detail. • Made in the USA of imported...
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For spring and summer 2008, shine is everywhere in terms of fashion accessories. From the purses we carry to the clothes we choose to the shoes we wear, the newest trend is all about shine from head...
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Great Necklace Idea The best thing about these little beauties is that you don't have to be a jewelry designer to make a gorgeous necklace for yourself. You just buy the pendant, run a cord or...
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Buried deep in the heart of the australian outback lies an elusive gem that entices men and women to give up the city and head for the outback, affectionately known to Australians as the bush. Now,...
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New Spring Jewelry The classic pendant is an ultra simple look that works well with spring's more detailed, flamboyant clothing. A pendant should complement, but not clash with, the strong colors...
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Are you tired of those pinchy metal link watches or the drab leather bands? Then beaded watches just might be what you need. It's the best way I know to make a fashion statement, and still have...
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Contemporary Art Jewelry I can't say enough about Nancy Bernardine's gorgeous and unique designs. The gemstones I love best are the natural stones with rough edges, irregular shapes, and...
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Exotic Pearls Tahitian Black Pearls are some of the rarest, most valuable pearls available and have the distinction of being the world's only naturally Black Pearl. They range in size from 9mm to...
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Maui Divers of Hawaii was founded in 1958 in Lahaina, Maui, once a bustling whaler's port. The company began by escorting adventurous visitors on underwater excursions to view the island's...
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Italy's Greatest Jeweler Bulgari Jewelry (Bvlgari) had humble origins. Its founder, Soutirios, came from a tiny Greek village near the Albanian border. The son of a family of silversmiths,...
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Filed in archive Beads
by Maggie MacLean on March 17, 2008
A Bead's Life on the Glasscapes website is a complete explanation of how glass canes are made, including pictures. I have attempted to give a shorter description of the process below the images,...
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Dawn Vertrees must have a special eye that enables her to look at a plant or a flower, to translate that image in her mind to a drawing on paper, to create a wax model of that drawing using wax......
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Andrew Goss and Sandra Noble Goss have been working together as artist-jewelers and metal workers in Canada since 1973, when they graduated from George Brown College's Jewelry Arts program in...
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Jewelry Designers Katzeye Jewellery is the result of the collective creative input of three sisters, Diana Stevens, Kathleen Moon and Carolyn Martin, all with a passion for wire work and beading....
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Filed in archive Beads
by Maggie MacLean on March 11, 2008
I was doing some research for a post I'm writing about Lampwork Beads when I found this website, and I soon discovered that it's about so much more than just lampwork beads. Andrew Roberts at...
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Magnetic Bracelets The aesthetic value and therapeutic power of magnetic bracelets have gained more recognition and popularity, because they are believed to improve health by increasing blood...
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millefiori Jewelry Millefiori is a type of Italian glass that uses various layers of color to create beautiful flower-like patterns. The Murrina are cylindrical glass rods that contain a specific...
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Argentium® Sterling Silver By definition, sterling silver has 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other materials. Pure silver (fine silver) is rather soft, so adding another metal helps make sterling silver...
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Victorian-style slide bracelets - sometimes called slide charms or sliders - are unique collectibles that make great gifts. Or they can become a treasured heirloom in your family. You can choose from...
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Jewelry Designer Award-winning designer Judith Ripka creates jewelry of understated elegance that is meant to be worn every day, from day into evening, from black tie to blue jeans, and everything in...
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Getting ready for a wedding can be traumatic, but it should also be joyful. Selecting the jewelry you'll wear with that beautiful wedding gown can be a daunting task. The current big and bold...
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