A super inexpensive get-a-way slash jewelry school experience is found at the William Holland School of Lapidary Arts located in Young Harris, Georgia. This is sort of camp-ground setting, so those who don’t like to rough it might not be too thrilled with the accommodations. But, the cost of these week-long classes is super economical […]
Okay, so what did Santa bring you? I’ll go first….
I got a simulated diamond and 14kt gold pendant (pictured) and matching ear studs from my husband, who also happened to set the stones himself. He got the stones from Diamond Nexius Labs and the settings from Tripps. He uses the easy mount system to set […]
With the holidays coming up, what do you give to your favorite rock hound? Books on lapidary and gemstones are always a wonderful gift for the jewelry rock enthusiast. If you use gemstones, whether beads or in some other form, then you need to know your rocks. I have a pretty good rock library going […]
One of the great things about making your own jewelry is that you can use real materials. The quality and quantity of semi-precious stone beads these days are better than ever, and many of them are not that expensive either. That said, simulated stones are still an option and sometimes a good one depending on […]
A few years ago I took a cabochon (aka cab) making class from my local rock and gem club. I took it because originally my husband wanted to take the class, and I really wasn’t interested, but I’ve always thought it is a good idea to at least have an understanding of other jewelry making techniques […]
My husband has made me a number of wonderful pendants and earrings using some gemstones he actually faceted himself and some he bought. He then set them in an Easy Mount setting.
Now, he will tell you that “easy” maybe an overstatement, but after spending about 10 weeks in one of my first jewelry classes making […]
Wig Jig has these new three stone snap-in prong settings you can use to make your own gemstone pendants: More Bling for less Cha-Ching!
Characteristics: Round three 4mm stones pendant finding
Size of Fitting: 8mm wide by 11mm tall
Metal: Sterling Silver
Quantity: 1/bag
The stones to be set in this setting are sold separately. Instructions […]
If you are into jewelry making and beading, then you are probably also interested in rocks and minerals. Having a small collection of your own gemstone books is very handy for identifying mystery cabochons and stone beads. But, of course, books arent cheap these days. Heres tip for those who have access to a local […]
July is almost over, so I thought it was way past time to celebrate this months birthstone: the ruby. My birthday is not during the month of July, but rubies are my all time favorite gemstones. I even passed up diamonds (which I have to admit to never being real fond of) for a ruby […]
Gemstones occasionally become popular due to fashion trends. For example, for awhile a number of quartz related stones such as pineapple and cherry (though often these were really glass) seemed to be all the rage. Turquoise also had its day not too long ago, and its still pretty popular. A lot of this popularity is […]
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