Jewelry Care:  How to Keep Your Jewelry Sparkling New (Part II)

Whether it’s trendy, organic, vintage, affordable or DIY, we are all fond of wearing jewelry. We like to switch jewelry and choose one that perfectly suits our day-to-day wardrobe. From cuff bracelets, cocktail rings, tassel earrings, there are plenty of styles available that will give life to a simple outfit.

 

Unfortunately, jewelry do not last as it loses its color…

Jewelry Care: How to Keep Your Jewelry Sparkling New (Part I)

As a beading enthusiast, have you taken extra care for your jewelry?

 

Beads and other jewelry making materials need special attention to maintain their features. If you plan to clean your beads and other jewelry materials, clean a few pieces first and then go for strands of beads or other finished jewelry.

 

When you clean finished jewelry, you need to be…

6 Fun Facts About Seed Beads

Considered as a staple component which can be used to create a wide variety of jewelry designs, seed beads are small uniformly shaped beads which range in sizes, colors, shapes, and finishes. They are commonly used for embroidery and for beaded weaving techniques like peyote stitch and brick stitch. Additionally, seed beads can be used for simple stringing, beaded…

6 of the Most Popular Gemstones You May Want to Try Out!

There is no doubt that gemstones are among the most popular materials used in jewelry design. Gemstones are mostly applied in classic and luxurious jewelry crafts. There are dozens of gemstone types that people can choose from. However, there are gemstone variations that more popular than other. In this list, we give you the most popular gemstones that you…

Things you need to Know about a Counterweight

What is a Counterweight?

Before anything else let’s discuss what a counterweight is and how it can prove beneficial to your jewelry-making. A counterweight or otherwise known as counterbalance is a technique applied to help different types of jewelry has a more balanced position and design.

Here is a good example on the importance of a counterweight: sometimes a bracelet has…