This week I bring you the topic of pearls. In a three part series! Stringing it along. Get it? I […]
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Pot Metal
I have often been asked how you can tell when jewelry is silver. After going through the steps to […]
Deep in Our Bones
Can you guess this weeks topic? Bones! Sorry, I tried to make a pun about it (just for Alisa, […]
How Old is Jewelry?
Very, very old in fact. Jewelry is one of the oldest artifacts of modern humans, and why not? It’s versatility […]
Miles of Ribbon
Ribbons. Ribbons! It seems like ribbons have been around forever. Haven’t they? From the 19th century English women’s […]
Yards of Lace
Lace is an item that brings to mind intricate webbing of knots and threads. It also reminds me of […]
Like many things that have changed over time, hair styles, fashionable drinks, or furniture, fashion has managed to adapt to […]
The Easter Hat
What ever happened to the Easter hat? I found myself pondering this as the parade of spring dresses came into […]
Proud to Introduce…
What is better than the titallating sounds of Nova documentaries, the bold golden H that appears on the screen preparing […]
