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Necklace Weight Guide: How Heavy Is Too Heavy?
Necklace Weight Guide: How Heavy Is Too Heavy?
If you’ve ever looked at a necklace online and wondered, “Is this going to feel heavy?” — you’re not alone. Necklace weight is one of the hardest things to judge... Read more...
How to Style Pendant Necklaces (Without Looking Overdressed)
How to Style Pendant Necklaces (Without Looking Overdressed)
Pendant necklaces are one of the easiest ways to add something special to an outfit—but they can also feel like “too much” if you’re not used to wearing jewelry. If... Read more...
Necklace Length Guide: Is This Necklace The Right Fit For Me?
Necklace Length Guide: Is This Necklace The Right Fit For Me?
Why Necklace Length Matters  Shopping for necklaces online can be tricky. It’s often hard to tell where a necklace will actually sit once you’re wearing it—especially when pendants, chain thickness,... Read more...
What Is Wire Wrapping? (And Why It’s Used in Handmade Jewelry)
What Is Wire Wrapping? (And Why It’s Used in Handmade Jewelry)
  In the world of jewelry making, there are many different techniques — soldering, beading, and hand stamping, just to name a few. The one I want to focus on today... Read more...
Real vs Fake Crystals: Simple Ways to Spot Glass, Resin & Synthetic Stones
Real vs Fake Crystals: Simple Ways to Spot Glass, Resin & Synthetic Stones
If you’ve ever looked at a crystal and wondered, “Is this real or fake?” — you’re not alone. With so many crystal jewelry pieces available online, it can be hard... Read more...
What Does Rustic Jewelry Actually Mean?
What Does Rustic Jewelry Actually Mean?
What is rustic jewelry? It's a question I hear fairly often. The word "rustic" often gets misunderstood. Rustic doesn't mean rough or unfinished. It doesn't mean bulky or heavy. It's... Read more...
Jewelry Wears Out From Life, Not Flaws
Jewelry Wears Out From Life, Not Flaws
   Jewelry lives everyday life with us, and most handmade pieces — especially the kind I make — are meant to be worn often, not saved for special occasions.  ... Read more...
How Do I Measure My Bracelet Size, Correctly? (Even When Buying Online)
How Do I Measure My Bracelet Size, Correctly? (Even When Buying Online)
        One of the biggest worries when buying a bracelet online is simple: What if it doesn’t fit right?        Bracelet sizing sounds straightforward.  Measure your wrist and match the number. But... Read more...
How to Buy Handmade Jewelry Online: 8 Things to Check Before You Order
How to Buy Handmade Jewelry Online: 8 Things to Check Before You Order
Handmade jewelry often looks different online than it does in real life. Photos are taken up close to show detail, beads are styled intentionally, and measurements like millimeters don’t always... Read more...
How to Use a Jewelry Supply Guide |Wire, Bead & Chain
How to Use a Jewelry Supply Guide |Wire, Bead & Chain
So you see a jewelry piece online and it’s pretty and you like it. It says that the beads on it are 11mm — but what does that actually mean? ... Read more...