Tag Archives: Pearls

Black Pearl Ring

Posted on October 9, 2008 by Leah

I love this new silver-and-pearl ring I made, so much I’m tempted to keep it for myself, except that I need about one size smaller to wear it on my ring finger. [caption id="attachment_767" align="alignnone" width="400" caption="Black Pearl Ring"][/caption] This … Continue reading →

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Chandelier Crystal Necklace

Posted on September 24, 2008 by Leah

I was looking through my stash the other night for inspiration, and I found some chandelier crystals that I had completely forgotten about. They are big and sparkly – the perfect centerpiece for a necklace. I decided to go with … Continue reading →

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Copper Rose

Posted on August 25, 2008 by Leah

I’ve been drawn to the look of copper wire lately. Started making a simple bead and wire chain using copper wire and multicolored dyed freshwater pearls. [caption id="attachment_480" align="alignnone" width="375" caption="Copper Rose"][/caption] It isn’t finished yet, but it’s going to … Continue reading →

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Lead in Jewelry

Posted on December 11, 2007 by Leah

A new law is going into effect very soon in California to protect consumers from lead poisoning in jewelry. Many base metal and plated or painted products contain lead, so to be safe, when purchasing jewelry *ask* what it is … Continue reading →

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Care for your jewelry

Posted on May 13, 2007 by Leah

It’s been a while since I last wrote about caring for jewelry – and since I use a lot of silver and pearls in my work, it seems appropriate to mention how to care for these materials. The key to … Continue reading →

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