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Fresh New Freshwater Pearls!
The new freshwater pearls are in! There are tons of new pearls to list but I want to show you the ohmyGod these are so freakin’ gorgeous faves. The colors and the luster in these are amazing for...
View Article5 Tips For Taking Your Hand Made Jewelry Designs Up A Notch
After being in the jewelry biz for a little over 10 years, I’ve discovered a few things that give jewelry that ‘up a notch’ look. Read on to find out how. 1. Experiment and Play. This is so important!...
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Biwa Freshwater Pearls or BS?
Preeeetty much probably BS. The truth is there are no more Biwa pearls being produced that come from Lake Biwa. The mussels that produced genuine Biwa pearls are virtually extinct due to pollution,...
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Moh’s Hardness Scale, What The Heck Does It Have To Do With You?
If you want to create long lasting, high quality jewelry then the Moh’s hardness scale is going to be important to you. I love gathering tips and tricks for about as many things as I can to take my...
View ArticleMarketing Your Jewelry- Where’s The Money Coming From?
Yahoo! You’ve found that you love making jewelry and you’re good at it, people love your pieces and you want to make a go at selling your jewelry and starting a business that will pay the bills..or at...
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How Do You Know If You Are Getting An AAA Pearl?
I know! It’s hard to shop for the best pearls when you’re not sure what to look for. I’m going to share with you the most important things to look for when shopping for high quality pearls. Luster...
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How The Hell Are Cultured Freshwater Pearls Made?
Always wondered where cultured freshwater pearls come from? Read on. When a mollusk gets an irritation in it’s shell it secretes a substance called ‘nacre’. This is to protect it’s soft body. The...
View ArticleOne Simple Trick To Increase Your Productivity
Being a solopreneur I think a lot about how productive I can be. It seems I’m often cracking the whip and over working which means more mistakes and stresses me out. Then I don’t take good care of...
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Fabulous Freshwater Pearl Art Photography
Wowza My friend, Kim, from KClarkPhotography is an insanely talented photographer. I sent her some of my best pearls for her to photograph and wowza WOWZA Kim really knows how to bring out the best in...
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Large Hole Gemstones Are Finally Here!
Awesome…right? I’ve been waiting forever for large hole gemstones! I’m so excited that they are finally able to drill these lovelies with large holes so we can string them on leather. Crazy Lace...
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