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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)
What Types of Jewelry Use Wire Wrapping? Wire wrapped jewelry refers to any piece of jewelry where stones, beads, or other elements are secured using wire instead of glue or... 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.... 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
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... 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...