In March we celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day, a holiday that many people associate with drinking heavily. But for those who are Irish, Saint Patrick’s day symbolizes their heritage, as Saint Patrick is the patron Catholic saint of Ireland. He was…
Mother’s Day should be Mum’s favorite day of the year! After all, it is the official holiday to honor all mothers. Few of us know the origins of this holiday, but the concept began in ancient times with the Greek…
The land, people and mystery of a small island in Indonesia Bali, a small island in Indonesia, is widely known in the jewelry world as the home of the world’s best gold and silversmiths. When viewing the art and design…
Confused? We spell it out for you. To plate jewelry means covering one metal surface with a thin layer of the desired metal using electrolysis. The jeweler dips the piece that he is plating into a liquid form of the…
Rose gold-plated jewelry has been trending for the past year and customers are willing to mix different types of metal in their jewelry. In the past, most people had a strong preference for either gold or silver based on their…
February, the coldest and most miserable month of the year in many places, is made brighter for many by Valentine’s Day. It’s a holiday that some people love and some people hate. Whether you love or hate it usually depends…