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A Solid Gold Alternative
Read PostApplying an outer layer of gold to a less valuable metal base is nothing new. But the process of gold filling is a much more recent development and, as you’ll see, it’s a great alternative to overlaying or coating. When you’ve experienced gold filled jewellery, chances are you really will start to see gold plating […]
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How to make a simple Double Gallery Setting
Read PostA ‘How To’ guide by guest blogger Lydia Niziblian. A lady came to me with an antique heart-shaped amethyst that had been cut by a relative who was an amateur faceter. It was very unevenly cut, but of great sentimental value. It needed a handmade setting, and I thought a double gallery setting would be […]
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Get to Know your Findings: Focus on Earrings
Read PostNothing says ‘Glamour’ like a pair of drop earring. Unlike their safer, more sensible counterpart, the stud, long drops are made to be noticed! If the fashion press are to be believed, drop earrings, specifically the ‘chandelier’ style, go in and out of fashion on a regular basis. What can be more elegant than a […]