hi everyone! This is a short video of our most popular sterling silver bracelets that can be found at www.HandTrades.com
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Green Amethyst is a green-colored form of natural, mined quartz produced by heat-treating amethyst. This gemological enhancement elicits their leek green color, as well as the nickname ‘green amethyst’. Since 1950, almost all has come from one small mine in Brazil. Other names used for this stone are Vermarine or Prasiolite. While many in the [...]
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by Carly Wickell What is the Mohs Scale? In the early 1800s, Frederick Mohs developed a chart that compared the hardness of ten easily accessible minerals, beginning with talc (at the softest rating, 1) and working up to diamond (with a rating of 10, the hardest). The chart is known as the Mohs scale and [...]
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Sterling Silver Pendant Jewelry with Ruby Zoisite, Labradorite, Moonstone, Rhodocrosite, and Mother of Pearl at www.HandTrades.com
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It should be green in sunlight and fluorescent light. It should be purple or reddish-Purple in soft incandescent light. A low-lit room is the best place to see the color change. Light from a candle will also show the purple color change. Very, very infrequently an alexandrite will exhibit a change to a more reddish [...]
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by Jennifer Langdon When it comes to elegance, nothing really beats simplicity. A simple strand with a small jewel speaks volumes. When it comes to jewelry, a strand of silver or gold bejeweled with a petite gem is enough for most occasions. But, there are times when you don’t feel the need to be chic, [...]
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Mystic Fire Topaz has been “All the rage” for over five years. Many people have been able to keep their jewelry in new condition, but some have run into slight problems. The purpose of this guide is to help everyone learn to care for their Mystic Fire Topaz Jewelry. Speaking as a metalsmith, I do [...]
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Hand Trades is all about safe, online shopping. Our 9 years of experience and over 1 million items sold have taught us many lessons. No matter where you shop online, keep these tips in mind: 1. Shop at an online store that you know. Be sure that you recognize the web address (the address bar [...]
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Overview Step 1 Accessorize one (or all) of your most visible areas: neck, wrists and shoulders. Step 2 Think seriously about costume jewelry and faux gems; they are relatively inexpensive and readily accessible at department stores, online discount stores, and secondhand boutiques. Step 3 Evaluate your formal outfit carefully: Is it simple and elegant or [...]
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Learn various wire wrapping jewelry techniques.
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