Moonstone, Pink/Peach
Discover the history, meaning and unique beauty of pink and peach moonstone—from its ancient associations with love and intuition to its gentle shimmer and design potential in modern jewelry-making.
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Quartz, Rutilated
Discover rutilated quartz, a stunning quartz variety with golden or silver rutile inclusions, known for its energy-amplifying and clarity-enhancing properties.
A Guide to Summer Jewelry
Get ready for sunshine and style with this guide to summer jewelry, featuring the best materials, care tips and design ideas to keep your accessories looking great all season.
Jasper, Sesame
Discover the intriguing history and unique beauty of sesame jasper, a stone with striking speckles and earthy tones—perfect for bold, natural jewelry designs.
Obsidian, Rainbow
Rainbow obsidian is a subtle gemstone, only showing its colors in bright light. Learn more about the history and properties of this volcanic glass.
Plated
Learn about plated metals: what they are, why they're used in jewelry, and how to take care of them so they stay looking their best.
How to Care for Your Embellished Garments
Discover tips for safely caring for embellished clothing including how to wash, iron and store these clothing gems for long-lasting fashion.
Clip-On Cool
Amid the current trend of weightier and more daring earrings, consider crafting clip-on earrings. Stylish and versatile, they represent the cutting edge of today’s fashion and ear care.
How To Care For Plated Jewelry
This article will teach you the best practices for preserving the beauty and quality of your gold- and silver-plated jewelry pieces over time.
Pearl Jewelry Guide
Explore the beauty of pearls with this complete guide to types, grading, care, pricing and stylish ways to wear them.
All You Need to Know About Jewelry Cleaners and Polishers
Keeping your jewelry well cared for and beautiful for years to come is just as important as designing it. All the info you'll need about the different maintenance supplies available to care for your treasures in is this article.
Ask the Experts Opal Care Q&A
Q: I have some opals stored in glycerine oil. They have been in oil since the 1930s. Must they stay in the oil or can I put them in cage bails?
Ask the Experts Care Q&A
Q: Hello, I am making lots of sterling silver and gemstone pieces (mostly earrings). How should I care for the pieces? Can I use a silver polish when the pieces have bead components? Thanks for your advice.
Ask the Experts Peyote Q&A
Q: I am beading a bracelet that is odd count flat peyote (Delica size 11 beads). I am beading it by holding it in my fingers, but when I set it down flat on the table top, it is wavy on the edges. If I flatten the top, the bottom becomes wavy. If I flatten the bottom, the top becomes wavy. Doesn't matter if I use single needle or two needle. What am I doing wrong and can I fix it or should I take it all apart and start over and be careful not to do what?
Ask the Experts Knotting Pearls Q&A
Q: My friend brought me a pearl necklace from China that had a twist-together clasp. I knew right away that continually twisting the necklace would break it, so I was very careful to undo the twist exactly the same number of times and in the opposite direction... it broke anyway right inside the first pearl next to the clasp. There's no way I can fix it! What can I do? I love those pearls.
Ask the Experts Care and Cleaning Q&A
Q: I have some lovely dyed wood beads that look great on my necklace designs. The only problem is that I have noticed makeup and grime seem to be attracted to the natural grains and crevices in the wood. Should I try sealing the wood beads to help keep them clean? What type of sealant do you suggest?
Ask the Experts Jewelry Repair Q&A
Q: Is there a way to remove a crimp bead cover from a finished necklace? I used a 4mm crimp bead cover at the very end of my necklace. But I feel my necklace has little flexibility, and the toggle bar of my clasp does not move freely. I think removing the cover and replacing it with a smaller crimp bead cover might take care of the problem. Any other ideas what I could do without pulling my necklace apart?
Obsidian, Mahogany
Obsidian's naturally dark, glossy color makes it fashionable for men and women's jewelry. It can be easily incorporated into vintage, gothic, Celtic and other designs from classic to modern.
Jade, Malaysia
This gemstone may resemble jade in some aspects, but Malaysia "jade" is a trade name used for translucent quartz that has been expertly dyed and available in a myriad of colors.
Marcasite
Explore the captivating history of marcasite and delve into its physical properties. Discover how it is used to craft jewelry with a subtle, timeless elegance.
Jasper, Red
Learn about red jasper, from its physical properties to its place in legend and history.
Jasper, Rainbow
When life has you down, design with rainbow jasper. Rainbow jasper is called a "sustaining stone" in metaphysical beliefs and thought to be helpful in times of emotional fatigue or stress.
Moonstone, Rainbow
Unearth the beauty of rainbow moonstone and learn its history, geological properties, design uses and proper care in this Gem Note.
Jasper, Silver Leaf
Natural sophistication. That's what Mother Nature got when she combined grey, black and white in a beautifully swirling pattern to create the distinctive silver leaf jasper.
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