The common types of jewelry base metals; the main metal used in the construction of the piece. *In most cases metals are combined to form an alloy. This is a...

Some of the earliest accounts date back to the 1100's where French jewelers, who had gone against the grain, formed their own guilds (which were often allied with the mercers)...

Each piece that isn't "bare steel" (siler/ gray) is oxidized in order to achieve its color. This oxidation will come over time. The more you wear it, the faster the...

Photo by Robbie on Unsplash The short answer: Yes, but I don't recommend it.  The unfortunate reality is that jewelry can become a trap for bacteria. In the...

Photo by Luke Hodde on Unsplash   Short answer: Yes, and it depends. I feel like I shouldn't even need to write this article as the number of...

A quick search for spirit beads results in many beaded bracelets. I feel this is a bit inaccurate and glosses over a really important cultural contribution to spirituality and religion given to...

This article will cover how rings are usually made, what forging means, and what goes into a ring that is marketed as forged. For access to my full collection of forged...

This page contains a free printable ring sizer so you can find your ring size from the comfort of your own home. If you're reading this there's a 1000% chance...

When it comes to beaded bracelets there's a few things to consider: First, the type of beads and if you're looking for any charms or variety in material (for example:...