Pearls: There's Nothing Like the Real Thing!
Most people really don't know much about pearls. I used to be the same way. Until I moved to China, that is. One of my earliest...
Different Types of Silver
Because I make jewelry, I see a lot of handmade jewelry online. Silver is very popular, and for good reason. It's shiny. It's...
Handmade or Not? How To Tell The Difference
This article was originally published in my online store blog on 08-22-2014. It has been moved to my new website. "Did you make all this...
Gold Plated vs Gold Filled: What's the Difference?
Note: This was originally published on 01-06-2014 in my blog in my old online store, which no longer exists. Gold and silver plated...
Jump Rings: What Are They and Why Should I Care?
Note: This was originally published on 07-06-2013 on the blog page of my old onlline store, but since that is going away, I have moved...
Eye Pins and Wrapped Loops - Or Why Did My Bracelet Fall Apart?
(This article was first published on 01-04-2013 on my old online store, which no longer exists.) This will be the first of a series of...
