February 1, 2010

Gemstone Beads Have Meaning

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Gemstone Beads are not only gorgeous but meaningful. In many times and places, the meaning associated with a particular stone was more important than its appearance. This is still true in Indonesia, where people seek out stones with “power” to give them physical and spiritual strength. The gemstone beads in our collection have many attributes: Amethyst is  linked to  inspiration, Garnet is associated with passion and Citrine with creativity. For protection or wisdom, try Onyx, while Topaz encourages compassion. Offering clients the chance to select a stone based on its meaning is a powerful marketing tool.  Customers treasure items that have personal meaning.  Listing stone attributes can help build a story into any design, making beautiful jewelry even more attractive. Read more about Gemstone Meanings in our library.gemstones

January 18, 2010

Enamel Jewelry

Enamel Jewelry offers endless color opportunities. Resin enamel has become a popular way to embellish sterling silver. A few months ago, I visited Rio Grande, where Patti Sowell walked me through the resin enamel process. It requires a good deal of practice and patience but the results are worth it. An overview is currently posted in our Classroom, along with a detailed PDF that you can use to order supplies and print out to keep beside you while you work. Have fun!

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