October babies are probably the luckiest as they have two birthstones to choose from — tourmaline and opal. Each gem is unique in its own way and comes in a variety of shades and color combination.
But what’s great about these two stones is the fact that they both went through a journey that involved rainbows as legend says.
Between opal…
Wearing a ring for some people carry a symbolic meaning. For others, they are meant as fashion staples. Whatever purpose the ring serves be it allegiance to a congregation or a marital status, a lot of us can be very specific when it comes to the design, cut, and style of our chosen ring. But how will you know…
A ring tells a lot about the wearer — his sense of style, values, traditions, and even his marital status. It can be aesthetic in function or symbolic. Be it simple or intricate, a ring can look extra special when worn. Birthstone rings, engagement rings, and wedding rings are some of the most popular types but there are still…
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…
There is no denying that a great number of coral reefs are being diminished due to water pollution, modernization, etc. What does it have to do with jewelry-making? Well, here’s the thing: corals are actually harvested to be used as raw materials for jewelry designs. Some people are even purchasing heaps…
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…
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…
If you love to use silver jewelry then you’ve probably heard or even used various kinds of silver jewelry. Among the distinct types of silver jewelry, some of you might have already encountered or even designed jewelry with Bali and Thai silver jewelry. Although both are classified as silver jewelry, they have their own differences. This article will tackle…
One of our most unique jewelry is the coconut beads and pendants. As the name suggests, it’s made from natural coconuts from the tropical country of the Philippines. Below are some reasons why you should try out this amazing jewelry material.
Our coconut raw material comes from a…
After trying out dozens of beads, pendants, and other jewelry pieces, you decided to try out some gold accessories. You start searching for the best gold items on the net, and found descriptions of gold ornaments that are “gold-filled” or “gold-plated”. Let me tell you that they’re not the same…