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Common types of Jewelry Base Metals
The common types of jewelry base metals; the main metal used in the construction of the piece. *In most cases metals are combined to form an alloy. This is a...
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Where Does Costume Jewelry Come From?
Some of the earliest accounts date back to the 1100's where French jewelers, who had gone against the grain, formed their own guilds (which were often allied with the mercers)...
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Care Guide
Each piece that isn't "bare steel" (siler/ gray) is oxidized in order to achieve its color. This oxidation will come over time. The more you wear it, the faster the...
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What is statement jewelry?
Jewelry that falls into the category of statement jewelry always brings an observer’s attention toward the piece. It may be a ring with a wide width or one decorated with...
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Can you shower with stainless steel jewelry?
Photo by Robbie on Unsplash The short answer: Yes, but I don't recommend it. The unfortunate reality is that jewelry can become a trap for bacteria. In the case of...
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Does Stainless Steel Jewelry Tarnish? IT ISN'T RUST-PROOF.
Photo by Luke Hodde on Unsplash Short answer: Yes, and it depends. I feel like I shouldn't even need to write this article as the number of search results...
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10 Things You Should Never Do Wearing Your Engagement Ring
When should you not wear your engagement ring? Congratulations! You're engaged! And chances are you never want that ring to come off. You're excited and can't help but marvel at...
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Handmade Rings - What are you getting?
Handmade rings are a tricky subject for me. As a maker, I'm often times left wondering where the heck the line between handmade and machine made is actually drawn. At...
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Spirit Beads vs Spiritual Beads
A quick search for spirit beads results in many beaded bracelets. I feel this is a bit inaccurate and glosses over a really important cultural contribution to spirituality and religion given to...
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Forged Rings
This article will cover how rings are usually made, what forging means, and what goes into a ring that is marketed as forged. For access to my full collection of forged...
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Printable Ring Sizer
This page contains a free printable ring sizer so you can find your ring size from the comfort of your own home. If you're reading this there's a 1000% chance...
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Beaded Braceletes for men - How to find the perfect one for you.
When it comes to beaded bracelets there's a few things to consider: First, the type of beads and if you're looking for any charms or variety in material (for example: onyx...
Blog posts
Common types of Jewelry Base Metals
The common types of jewelry base metals; the main metal used in the construction of the piece. *In most cases metals are combined to form an alloy. This is a...
Where Does Costume Jewelry Come From?
Some of the earliest accounts date back to the 1100's where French jewelers, who had gone against the grain, formed their own guilds (which were often allied with the mercers)...
How I Make it
An alternative approach to making Jewelry
If you're reading this you likely want to know more about how I make my pieces. My approach is a different, and part of that is because of a skillset...
Daggers Stainless Steel Ring | How I made it
Here was my inspiration at the time: I was trying to copy a ring I saw on Etsy. There were a couple of people on there making a tight braided...
Nick's Journal
Jewelry with Meaning
I always want the way I express myself to be significant. I want it to matter (mostly to me). When I put on a piece of jewelry, I want to...
What's best for you?
Last night I just wasn’t feeling it. I was exhausted. All my joints hurt. I wanted nothing to do with people and I’ve been having some rough flashbacks. All of...
