Pearls
Changing a Mabe Pearl Ring to a Pendant – Annabelle’s Story
The phone rang. “Calla Gold Jewelry. This is Calla!” “You said, ‘wear it, don’t warehouse it,’ and I can’t stop thinking about it.” And so this fun project landed in my lap. Changing a Mabe Pearl Ring to a Pendant – Annabelle’s story
Ten Ways to Casual-ify Your Pearl or Bead Necklace
Sometimes the current design of your pearl necklace doesn’t suite you. Maybe it’s someone else’s taste, or maybe your have changed. Or that trend is in the rearview mirror. Asa (pronounced Osa) was given a gorgeous necklace by her daughter. She loved how beautiful it was. The problem was, she didn’t wear it. She’s in…
Pearls Must Be Knotted! Or Pearl Restringing with Knots
Tie the knot with your pearls. I love pearls. I live and do my Jewelry thing in Santa Barbara, right next to the ocean. I’m required by law to love pearls. I love that they’re organic and come from living creatures from the sea. No other gemstone is like a pearl. They’re totally unique….
Pearls, Your Jewelry Divas and How to Store Them
Pearls are the movie stars of your jewelry box. Pearls are often referred to as the “Queen of Gems,” in the jewelry industry, both for their beauty, and for their delicate nature. If you want your pearl jewelry to stay beautiful, then treat your pearls like a diva movie star. Find a spot to…
Family Crest Jewelry Projects for Sons and Daughters
Felicia’s Story Family Jewelry, the Gift of Connection Felicia felt the sadness of seeing her two boys off to college and her daughters weren’t far behind. She asked me initially if I could make duplicate rings with the family crest for her boys using her husband’s as a model.
Revitalizing Your Jewelry – Costume Pearls – Sarah’s Story
Not All Pearls Come From the Oyster Of the three pearl necklaces Sarah inherited, the two strung with 8mm “pearls” turned out to be not real. The other was a 14″ necklace made with real 5mm cultured pearls. Sarah’s comment was, “now I know how Grandma could afford so many strands of pearls.” Did…