Cocktail Ring: The Statement Jewelry that is Here to Stay

A cocktail ring is one of the classic pieces of fashion jewelry and is typically worn to different fancy events. This bold statement piece has become the favorite of jewelry lovers season after season. Though some people prefer to use cocktail rings at formal parties, others wear them when dressed casually.

 

But why are they called cocktail rings and when…

Tribal Jewelry Mix and Match: What’s Hot and What’s Not

Edgy and unique, tribal jewelry is the perfect addition to each season’s never-ending array of prints and patterns. Tribal jewelry can add a bohemian cool and ethnic intrigue even to the most basic ensembles. What’s great about wearing tribal jewelry is that it essentially brings freedom –you can stack pieces and mix & match colors depending on how you…

Victorian Futurism with Steampunk Jewelry

Mixing Victorian class with modern punk has never been imaginable until steampunk fashion came into existence. Coined from the word “steam” from the steam powered mechanics of the Victorian era and “punk” from the cyberpunk genre, steampunk fashion fosters fashion with a twist of science fiction. Steampunk jewelry portrays a glam-up side of hardwares like cogs, pocket watch parts…

Lustrous shell cracking pendants for an elegant jewelry design

Sea mollusks (sea shells) have about them the natural luster and shine of sea water pearls. These outer coverings are made of calcium carbonate —the same mineral composition found in human and animal teeth and bones. It accounts for the shells’ natural durability against breaking when cut and shaped with metal tools. It can stand grinding and can be polished to…

6 Jewelry Pieces That Will Elevate Your Winter Looks

The cold season is officially upon us! I bet you are ready with your turtlenecks and thick winter coats and have cleaned your favorite boots. You might even have prepared your scarves or maybe knitted new ones. You are absolutely winter ready!  But what about your jewelry?

 

As temperatures continue to drop, your jewelry styles should elevate. From statement rings,…

Stringing Materials for Your Jewelry Projects Part II

As you learn how to get creative with your jewelry projects, you’ll be mastering fundamental jewelry techniques along the way.  But instead of just learning the skills with the usual how-tos, you’ll also get more familiar with different stringing materials.

 

There are many types of materials that are available in a wide range of colors, thicknesses and finishes which we…