Sterling silver jewelry has become the latest fashion trend amongst people of all age groups. However, many different kinds of accessories are available in this metal, but the most popular and cherished of all are the earrings. Sterling silver also makes brilliant earring findings. Findings such as sterling silver leverback and sterling silver earring wire are worn [...]
Once most sought by Royal families and aristocrats pearls became every citizen affordable commodity now. The transformation of pearls collecting from pearl beads to farming cultured pearls made a huge difference in affordability. Now buying a pearl necklace became as easy as anything else. These articles will bring you the history of pearls. What is Natural Pearl? [...]
The history of silver goes back to 3000 B.C when it was first mined in Turkey (then called Anatolia) according to silver historians. Anatolia became the major source of silver for east witch is Greece now. Most of the silver craftsmen centered in Asia Minor, Greek islands and mainland Greece. Around 2500 B.C cupellation processing [...]
Q: Now-a-days everyone is selling those fresh water pearls. They’re really beautiful, and much cheaper than those Japanese Cultured pearls. I’d like to know more about them and how they compare. Why are the Japanese pearls so expensive, and are they that much better? Z.A. A: To answer your question, I feel I should give you a short [...]
Q: Since you know a lot about gemstones, I hope you can answer something that has me confused. I love Black Onyx, but when I select it on your, and other web sites, it shows that it is dyed. Is Black Onyx real or a dyed rock? Also, when I visited Texas last year, I bought [...]
I am involved in many forms of beading. I string all types of beads for my jewelry. I have woven beads on a loom; used Peyote, Comanche, and other stitches; wire wrapped; etc. When I started stringing beads I was very confused about what to string my beads on. I asked numerous experienced beaders, and [...]
Q: Wow! This toughness stuff is fascinating. I do have one question, though, about your chart. You list a Beryl Group, and you have indented names under Azurite, Chalcedony & Chrysoberyl. I assume there is some significance, but I’m not sure I understand it. If so, please explain. Thank you. I can’t wait to read [...]
Q: They say, “Manhattan was bought for $30 worth of beads”, so my wife and I have a $30 bet resting on your answer. She says Gold Fill and Gold Plate are the same thing. I say they are completely different. Who’s right. If I am, please describe the differences. J.D. A: Well, J.D., Mannhattan’s all yours. [...]
Q: A few days ago I saw a beautiful new gemstone that I’ve never heard of, on a national T.V. shopping network. It was a transparent, “light celery green” gem they called Prasiolite. I talked to a jeweler who told me it is man made. Is it real or not? What can you tell me [...]
Number of people have been talking to me about selling their jewelry creations and starting a business. I’ve been asked questions, such as: – “My co-workers love the jewelry pieces I make for myself, and they want to buy them. How much should I charge?” – “To afford my jewelry making addiction I must start [...]