How To Buy Lampwork Beads
Friday December 26, 2008
Sculptural bead artist Faith Davis Ferris offers advice to help us understand the differences in handcrafted lampwork beads. Don't buy jewelry made with lampwork beads until you've read Faith's advice.Photo ... Read More
Dress Up with Cufflinks
Monday December 22, 2008
The term cufflinks was coined in the 1600s, when men used links of chain with a button on one end to secure the cuffs of their sleeves. Cufflinks may not ... Read More
Sundial Pendant Necklace
Thursday December 18, 2008
I love the blend of colors and textures in this pewter and bronze pendant. The piece is a replica of a sundial ring given to King Henry II by Eleanor ... Read More
All About Turquoise
Monday December 15, 2008
I think we often visualize the color blue when we hear the word turquoise, but it's a gemstone that exists in other colors, including my favorite, bright green Orvil Jack ... Read More
Peace Sign Pendant Necklaces
Wednesday December 10, 2008
The peace symbol was created in the late 1950's as an artist's representation of the positions used to send flag messages for the letters "N" (for nuclear) and "D" (for ... Read More
30,000 Items Included in Angels Costumiers Sale
Monday December 1, 2008
Londoners can shop a huge sale at Angels Costumiers on Saturday, December 6th. Over 30,000 pieces of vintage clothing, accessories and jewelry will be on sale -- buy a small, ... Read More