Are those Cabochons natural or man-made?

Is It Natural or Man-Made? I'm often asked this question concerning the Cabochons and faceted gemstones in my jewelry. Here are a few things to consider. What makes something natural? Think of the things that come directly from the environment. Air, water, and soil are resources that exist in nature. People cannot make natural resources. People can change natural resources. Something created by a person that does not occur naturally in the...

The Art of Design for Handmade Artisan Jewelry

From earrings and necklaces to rings, bracelets and pendants, each piece of handmade artisan jewelry showcases the skill of an artist while making a unique statement about his/her design style. Before you can be effective at jewelry design, whether you are going to replicate your designs or are producing one-of-a-kind pieces you need to have a background in the basics of construction and also understand the materials you will be using.  Through...

The Value of Wire Wrapped Jewelry and is it considered a real art form.

  I’m often asked by people who silversmith/metalsmith “C’mon now, is wire wrapped jewelry “real “jewelry. You know you don’t use any metal smith techniques in it.” I always answer with an unequivocal “Yes”. Even though metal smith techniques may not be incorporated into wire wrapped jewelry, it does not diminish its value as an art form nor the effort and time it take to make it. It can take anywhere from a couple of hours to dozens...

Shipping Rate increase due to US Postal rate hike

To our Valued Customers, Well, it's been a long time in coming but the United States Postal Service has finally raised shipping rates on most services within and for countries outside of the US. Unfortunately, we cannot absorb these cost increases into our price structure and provide free insured shipping. Effective as of January 17th, 2016 we have had to increase our shipping rates for items purchased in our store. Rate increases are...

New Gallery of Past Works

We have finally gotten a new Gallery integrated into the blog showing my past works. It has been a long time coming as I know some of you do not have accounts on Pinterest, so it makes it difficult to see what I have been doing lately. We will be posting photos to the gallery as pieces become available. Thanks for everyone's support over the last year as it has been an exciting time for me and my wife as we travel down the path of discovery into...

New Customized BoHo Chic Wire Wrapped Serpentine bracelet now available for preorder in our Store!

We have another new Wire Wrap Serpentine style Bracelet  with a snake tail in Copper Patina Customized with a stone of your choice that comes with matching bead accents. Hurry and get yours soon as these are limited to the gemstones on hand.  You may choose from the following Gemstone types. Please allow 3-4 weeks for delivery as these are made to order. Comes in ** SMALL, MEDIUM or LARGE** to fit the following wrist size. Small...

Customized Paisley Fine Silver Wire Woven Bracelet Now Available in our Store

We have another great offer in our On-Line Store,  You can now customize this beautiful Paisley bracelet in .999 Fine Silver with the Gemstone of your choice. This Stunning bracelet comes made to order entirely out of pure Fine Silver wire with matching accent beads or crystals that perfectly compliment the focal gemstone in this bracelet. You get to choose from the following Gemstone cabochons Order now as quantities on...