Chose a filigree which extends beyond the stone to reach around the edge and over the top to act as prongs. Practice with a piece of aluminum foil to determine the correct size and to avoid wasting a filigree....
The least successful show I ever had in my career came early on at an upscale Farmer's Market which included an antique store, several cafés and elegant gift shops on the same grounds. (It sounded like a great...
You can find many component parts to make your own Victorian inspired jewelry right here on eBay. Many sellers offer tips, pictures to give you ideas, lessons to get you started and even bulletin boards to...
I purchased this book for research. It provides pictures of general representations of the styles of jewelry and/or accessories from the period 1850 to 1950. There is price guide for the items pictured. The mos... read full review
It is a pleasure to see so many of the jewelry components I still sell, used in collectible pieces with documented prices and a bit more information about each piece. There were some great shots of antique glas... read full review
I bought this book because I am always interested in learing more about my craft. The author included clear descriptions of basic techniques as well as very nice photographs to help understand the instructions.... read full review
I was thrilled to find so many of the jewelry components I sell, used in true antique pieces with documented prices and a bit more information about each piece. Great source book for styles including fine and c... read full review
I purchased this book for research. (The items in my store are used to make Victorian style and vintage look jewelry so I want to be sure they are in keeping with the jewelry style of that period.) This book p... read full review
I bought this book for research. Though the items I sell in my store are for Victorian style and vintage look fashion jewelry, I also study designs in fine jewelry. This book provides beautiful pictures of coll... read full review
One of the things I liked most about living in the New Orleans area for five years was the music. The food, the ambiance, the shopping and the weather (yes even the humidity) are also part of my happy memories.... read full review