Handmade Jewelry

I love the old blue gem turquoise because that'...

2012-04-03T00:02:35.591-07:00

I love the old blue gem turquoise because that's my favorite color. I use to make my own jewelry when I was a kid, but I only used beads and buttons.

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I am so excited that you shared such a piece of in...

2012-03-13T03:25:12.607-07:00

I am so excited that you shared such a piece of innovation that is full of beauty. you re doing a world of good.

I know exactly what you mean about gemshows. I am ...

2012-02-13T17:49:17.057-08:00

I know exactly what you mean about gemshows. I am like a kid in a candy store and over the years I have got to know the trustworthy vendors and make a beeline for them. Turquoise, mm.. mm.. mm.. love it!

As much as I would love to write about how to make...

2011-10-04T15:07:26.482-07:00

As much as I would love to write about how to make jewelry, I do not have the time. There are some great books that are inexpensive. The book I started with is called "The Basics of Bead Stringing". I suggest that your daughter starts with inexpensive materials and goes from there. As she gets more into jewelry making she may want to invest in some good tools. Many bead stores have experienced personnel who are very helpful, and many have jewelry making classes. There are really endless resources. Best of luck to your daughter, and to you.

My daughter likes it. She want to make her own gem...

2011-10-04T00:31:09.566-07:00

My daughter likes it. She want to make her own gemstone jewelry. I hope you can post the tutorial in making a simple jewelry. She will be very happy. Thank you.

Hi...Your post really got me thinking man..... an ...

2011-08-12T05:15:26.158-07:00

Hi...Your post really got me thinking man..... an intelligent piece,I must say. Find great information about..

Hi Dona, Thank you for your kind words. Hope you h...

2011-07-07T23:21:07.525-07:00

Hi Dona, Thank you for your kind words. Hope you have fun with your leather course!

I love the turquoise bracelet! I am looking forwar...

2011-07-07T15:34:17.050-07:00

I love the turquoise bracelet! I am looking forward to a leather course I signed up for, hopefully I will become as good as you!

- Dona

Hi Artisan, You ARE far, far away! Thank you for y...

2011-03-28T17:28:39.986-07:00

Hi Artisan, You ARE far, far away! Thank you for your comment. I really like your blog - now I have to figure out how to translate it! :-)

Hi from , far, far , away , nice color for Charoit...

2011-03-28T00:29:24.931-07:00

Hi from , far, far , away , nice color for Charoite earrings, like this one!

Thank you for your comment. Rhodochrosite is fasci...

2011-02-23T12:35:14.827-08:00

Thank you for your comment. Rhodochrosite is fascinating, isn't it?

Hi Megan, Thank you for your comment. I loove turq...

2011-02-23T12:33:02.977-08:00

Hi Megan, Thank you for your comment. I loove turquoise! Michele

You can't really go wrong with turquoise, and ...

2011-02-23T09:48:46.221-08:00

You can't really go wrong with turquoise, and it feels so fitting for the current "season" we are in... not quite spring, but no longer winter...

Gorgeous pieces! just looking at that bracelet mak...

2011-02-23T09:28:16.852-08:00

Gorgeous pieces! just looking at that bracelet makes me feel "positive" so I can see why they say the stones being about positive emotions!!

Thanks for the sharing. Its a very good collection...

2011-02-17T23:05:37.162-08:00

Thanks for the sharing. Its a very good collections.

Hi Jessica, Thank you for your kind words, I appre...

2011-02-16T16:08:46.774-08:00

Hi Jessica,
Thank you for your kind words, I appreciate them very much.
Michele

I love the markings and colors of the ocean jasper...

2011-02-15T21:51:02.019-08:00

I love the markings and colors of the ocean jasper piece in your first photo. The red coral and jasper bracelet is also gorgeous!

Jessica Speake
http://www.jessicaspeake.com

Thanks for your comment. A friend told me today th...

2011-01-25T17:07:25.901-08:00

Thanks for your comment. A friend told me today that blue birds and some of these other birds are quite shy. The photographer, a lifelong friend, is quite good, isn't he?

Wow! Beautiful photos. The Blue bird is gorgeous.

2011-01-25T16:55:57.102-08:00

Wow! Beautiful photos. The Blue bird is gorgeous.

Hi Lilah, Thank you for your kind comment. Michele...

2010-11-23T14:49:45.413-08:00

Hi Lilah, Thank you for your kind comment. Michele

Great information! Thanks very much for putting ou...

2010-11-23T01:22:23.730-08:00

Great information! Thanks very much for putting out this kind of posts.

Hi Tanz, Thank you for your kind words.

2010-11-22T11:09:48.787-08:00

Hi Tanz, Thank you for your kind words.

Your creation of turquoise jewelery is stunning. T...

2010-11-22T05:23:26.191-08:00

Your creation of turquoise jewelery is stunning. Turquoise is a December birthstone, that's mine and recently I discovered that a relatively new brilliant violetish-blue gemstone, Tanzanite, has been adopted by the American Gem Trade Assoc in 2002 to share the honour with turquoise as a December birthstone.

Hi Richard, Thank you very much for your informati...

2010-11-06T12:22:13.119-07:00

Hi Richard, Thank you very much for your informative comment. Thai Hill tribe silver is indeed very special - I think it has a very sweet quality!

Interesting fact silver made in Thailand is only m...

2010-11-06T01:42:41.258-07:00

Interesting fact silver made in Thailand is only made in villages outside of the main cities by Hilltribe families. Most patterns have been in there family for many years and can only be made by large order. There are no stores or one central place to purchase Hilltribe silver in variety other than from the large wholesale shops in the city. Mondays and Fridays are the days families will bring their goods to the main shops for sale and to pick up new orders. A trip to a silver village is a real eye opener to see how families work together to make beautiful silver pieces of art. All Handmade.
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