What goes into making my Dragon in Cave Pendant
Have you ever wondered what goes into making jewellery? The thought process behind the design choices, the time and skill involved, and how the ma...
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So… What is Aventurine?
Aventurine, or aventurine quartz, belongs to the same crystal family as amethyst, blue quartz, green quartz, and citrine. What sets it apart from ...
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The Goods on Garnet - January's Birthstone
Let’s begin with what garnet is … Garnet, though often presented as one gemstone, is actually a group of gemstones/ minerals that share similar cry...
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Holiday Top 3 Jewellery Round Up
With the holiday season inching ever closer, and pumpkin spiced everything slowly giving way to candy canes and eggnog, it got me thinking… With su...
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My Storybook Jewellery Process - Plus Fun Bonuses
Today I wanted to share a bit of my creative process. You may be wondering: How does she dream up ideas for her jewellery? For me, it depends on wh...
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A Night Out in Style
Inspired by the Toronto International Film Festival that was celebrated recently in nearby Toronto, I decided to make my first ever fashion mood bo...
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Filigree Designs: Making a Filigree Saddle Ring
When I could attend in-person shows, one question I heard over and over was: “How do you make that?” I love questions like that. It gives me the ...
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So What is Filigree Jewellery?
When we think of filigree jewellery, we imagine fine work characterized by graceful swirls and curls of precious metal. Its airy beauty has ensured...
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All About Sapphire
When we think ‘sapphire,’ we think of a brilliant cornflower blue, but the idea that the gemstone only comes in blue is all a big misunderstanding....
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When You’re Really Ancient, Everyone Claims You
Throughout history, filigree in jewellery designs has been embraced all around the world. From the Nordic countries to India and Africa; from the ...
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All about Amethyst
Amethyst is the birthstone for February and perhaps the most identifiable member of the Quartz group. With its gorgeous colour, ability to take a h...
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Fine Jewellery, Fashion Jewellery, Costume Jewellery, Artisanal Jewellery—What Does it All Mean?
There are probably as many definitions as there are people in the industry, but in general, jewellery (or jewelry) falls into one of these categori...
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What does Handmade Mean to You?
What does handmade mean to you? For me, it's hundreds of hours of learning, research and experimentation, failure and success. Handmade is person...
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