jewelry

Precious Gemstones: Emerald

This post contains affiliate links and I'll earn a small commission if you shop through them. This is how we help to make money so we can continue to bring you amazing content.

August 10, 2018 by Paula Atwell Leave a Comment

Vivid green stones, emeralds are gem varieties of the silicate mineral beryl, which also yields aquamarine, a clear blue stone, and common beryl, usually white or pale green. The distinctive, deep green of emeralds is due to traces of chromium and tends to fade under extreme heat. Emeralds are very rarely clear, but the pattern […]

Vintaj Natural Brass Company

This post contains affiliate links and I'll earn a small commission if you shop through them. This is how we help to make money so we can continue to bring you amazing content.

May 9, 2018 by Paula Atwell Leave a Comment

The spark ignited when Wendy and Jeanne were teaching jewelry design to a women’s group in their church in the spring of 2001. Playfully and artfully manipulating a filigree bead, Jeanne opened it and wrapped it around a glass stone. Wendy and Jeanne immediately realized the unlimited potential of what they now term “creative settings” […]

What is Cloisonne?

This post contains affiliate links and I'll earn a small commission if you shop through them. This is how we help to make money so we can continue to bring you amazing content.

July 6, 2017 by Paula Atwell Leave a Comment

Cloisonne artwork Cloisonne is metal and enamel work that dates back to the middle ages. Here we will be exploring something of the history of cloisonne over the centuries and how different cultures have adapted it to imprint their own character on the art form. Although cloisonne is produced by artists and artisans throughout the […]