Understanding Enamel Enamel is a decorative coating widely used in the jewelry industry, celebrated for its vibrant colors and glossy finish. As a vitreous, or glass-like, substance, enamel is created by fusing powdered glass to a substrate, typically metal, through high-temperature firing. This process results in a hard, durable surface that can be crafted into intricate designs and patterns, … [Read more...] about What is Enamel and How Important is it in the Jewelry Industry?
gold
Gold vs. Gold Plated
Gold has been synonymous with elegance, authority, and opulence for thousands of years. When crafted by a skilled jeweler, it effortlessly lends prestige to any occasion and fashion. Of course, that luxury comes with a cost. Thankfully, options are available for those looking for prestige without the price. Many turn to gold-plated jewelry to maintain the look of gold jewelry at a fraction … [Read more...] about Gold vs. Gold Plated
Jewelry Setting and Gem Mounting – What Technique is the Best Choice for your Next Design?
“Jewelry Setting” and “gem mounting” sound as if they could almost be synonyms for the same process. The two words are very different and introduce how gems are integrated into jewelry. Jewelry setting doesn’t refer to the process of “setting” gems into jewelry. Instead, the term is a noun and references a piece of jewelry with a space for the jewelry to be added later. The term is the proper … [Read more...] about Jewelry Setting and Gem Mounting – What Technique is the Best Choice for your Next Design?
Jewellery and Fashion 101: The style guide you NEED TO READ before buying jewellery for yourself
Finding the jewelry you love is incredibly personal. Deciding how best to compliment individual outfits with the perfect piece of jewelry to accentuate your face, features, and fashions makes things even more complicated. While there might seem to be an almost unlimited amount of considerations and possibilities, we’d like to help cut through the “analysis paralysis” with some advice and basic … [Read more...] about Jewellery and Fashion 101: The style guide you NEED TO READ before buying jewellery for yourself
Jewelry Setting and Gem Mounting Technique
“Jewelry Setting” and “gem mounting” could almost be synonyms for the same process. In reality, the two words are very different and introduce us to how gems are integrated into jewelry. Jewelry setting doesn’t refer to “setting” gems into jewelry. Instead, the term is a noun and references a piece of jewelry with an empty space for the jewelry to be later added. The term is the proper name for … [Read more...] about Jewelry Setting and Gem Mounting Technique
Gold vs Gold Plated
Gold has been synonymous with elegance, authority, and opulence for thousands of years. When crafted by a skilled jeweler, it effortlessly lends prestige to any occasion and fashion. Of course, that opulence comes with a cost. Thankfully, options are available for those looking for prestige without the price. To maintain the look of gold jewelry at a fraction of the cost, many turn to … [Read more...] about Gold vs Gold Plated





