Whether you make fancy high end jewelry, popular costume jewelry for young ones and teenagers or simply make it as a hobby you love, there is one element everyone needs i.e. supplies. Jewelry making supplies are essential in any jewelry maker’s kit of course, but high quality ones are just as important. Jewelry making supplies [...]
When it comes to jewelry making as a business, the finish of the end product and its look is what matters most to the designer as well as the buyer. The introduction of various jewelry findings like crimp covers, clasps, crimp tubes, crimp beads, etc. have helped in developing this aspect of designing. For instance, [...]
Jewelry makers from around the world are on a constant look out for wholesale suppliers that can provide them with the various materials needed for making jewelry. House of Gems introduces wholesale beads, pearls, sterling silver chains, clasps, jump rings and more, for making spanking new and trendy jewelry at awesome prices that fit every [...]
There is no doubt that the most important part of jewelry making is to make sure that the pieces are put together nicely and are secure. This is taken care of through the use of various findings. Sterling silver jump rings are one such type that holds the jewelry in place. These rings can be [...]
What makes sterling silver such a popular choice in jewelry? Is it its beautiful moonlight washed look and color, the fact that it is strong and durable or maybe because silver jewelry plays off most colours beautifully and be worn with anything? Probably all of the above and this is why jewelry designers who dabble [...]
Buying high quality and yet affordable jewelry findings is a crucial aspect for any jewelry maker or designer to consider. One of the most important findings when it comes to jewelry like bracelets, necklaces and the like is clasps. Since one of the most popular metals used in jewelry today is silver, finding great silver [...]
Wires are a big part of jewelry making, and the two main categories of wires used for such purposes are Beading Wires and Jewelry Wire. While you might think they are the same and are interchangeable, the two forms are distinct in nature. Beading Wires are basically cables made out of multiple ultra-thin strands of [...]
In this day and age when fashion and trends define an individual’s personality and outlook towards life, we can see many aspirant designers budding right from young adult ages to retirees that want some interesting way to pass time as well as make a buck or two on the side. The Internet has become one [...]
Like other beautiful products of nature that are found on this fascinating planet, coral has a charm and prettiness that is uniquely its own. Found in jewelry the world over, across the centuries, coral has stood the test of time. Derived from the Greek word korallium, corals are technically the remains of the marine polyps, [...]
Jewelry making and the art of working with beads has been around for centuries and seen often in ancient arts and crafts around the world. It ranges from all corners like the Indus Valley civilization, ancient Rome to the earthy African beaded jewelry and many more. Beads are an integral part of many an artist’s [...]