November 8, 2009
Jewelry can be made unique and distinctive by using different sizes of beads, colors, or textures. Another way to add interest is to vary the finishes of the beads that you use. A monochromatic piece can really come to life by mixing 3-5 different finishes such as matte, luster, AB, opalescent, opaque, silver lined, transparent [...]
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November 1, 2009
Copper jewelry has become very popular over the last several years. The warm color and natural patina make copper pieces very contemporary and stylish. Copper also looks fabulous with a number of semi precious stones such as peridot and lapis lazuli. Another plus is that it is easy to work with and is less expensive than silver and gold. I just [...]
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