Jewelry Solutions

  Opal jewelry requires just a little extra special attention. When cleaning opals at home, keep in mind that they are more vulnerable to scratching than diamonds, rubies, and sapphires. Furthermore, some opals used in jewelry are not solid opals. Indeed, many vintage and antique opals are actually triplets, sometimes ...

  You may be interested to learn that your skin tone plays a major role in which metals look best on you. Have you ever wondered why you prefer yellow gold over platinum? Or maybe you love white gold and hate yellow. You may discover the reason lies in the undertones of your skin.   What is Skin Tone & Why Does It ...

Photo by The Happy Housie   The dollar store offers inexpensive materials you can upcycle to create beautiful jewelry storage solutions. The following tutorials teach you how to easily transform dollar store finds into a tiered jewelry stand, an elegant earring stand, and a sparkling jewelry box.   Dollar Store Tiered Jewelry ...

  More men are wearing bracelets as accessories these days. Whether they're dressing for the office, for a night on the town, or for a day at the beach, men use bracelets to add a bit of unique personality to their looks. In this article, I offer a few important style tips to help your man choose the right bracelet or bracelets for the ...

  Antique brooches add style to any modern outfit. Whether you’re out for a casual night on the town, or at a formal black tie affair, consider adding contemporary class with an antique brooch. In this article, I offer several modern ways to wear antique brooches   Antique Brooches, Traditional Style There is absolutely ...

  Does your jewelry storage need an overhaul? I thought so. I found three beautiful upcycled jewelry storage tutorials to share with you today. So grab a shoe box, a vintage book, or a dusty cutlery tray, and let’s get started.   Shoebox Upcycled Jewelry Storage This tutorial comes from Nash over at Craft-a-Doodle-Doo. All ...

  In my last article, I shared three pro tips for making engagement ring diamonds appear larger. Today, I wanted to share three more expert tips for maximizing the size and sparkle of your diamonds.   Keep Your Diamond Clean Perhaps the easiest way to make diamonds appear larger is to keep them crystal clean. A dirty diamond ...

  Experts offer several tips to make your engagement ring’s central diamond appear larger. In this article, I discuss 3 pro tips for enhancing the size of your diamond. I recommend using them as a guide when shopping for your engagement ring. When carefully applied, these strategies will ensure maximum sparkle for the lowest ...

  Proper necklace storage ensures minimal wear and tear, helping to maintain the value of your jewelry. Furthermore, it provides organization and even some added beauty. Many DIY necklace storage options provide decorative value as well as functionality. Today I offer three fun and decorative necklace storage projects for you to ...

  Properly storing your antique necklaces prevents unnecessary damage and ensures they retain their value over time. Not only that, careful organization also makes it easier to find and choose the perfect necklace to match your outfit on any given day. In this article, I present several Yays, a few Nays, and a number of tips and ...