Jewelry-Making DIY Basics – What is a Toggle?
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By Paul Brandon
To work effectively with friends, customers and suppliers, jewelry makers should learn the terminology of jewelry-making supplies. The right terminology will help define a need for the right jewelry closure when images are not available.
Jewelry toggles make up a second category of jewelry closures, along with lobster claw clasps, for handmade artisan jewelry, mass-market costume jewelry and fine jewelry. You will see toggle closures on jewelry pieces from Tiffany and David Yurman down to special Mothers Day gifts that only a mother would wear. Toggle clasps can fasten jewelry and enhance jewelry appearance. Many jewelry-makers use toggles as closures for their necklaces, bracelets, and anklets.
Jewelry-Making DIY Basics – What is a Split Ring?
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By Paul Brandon
Knowing the terminology of basic jewelry findings will help the novice jewelry designer to make quality jewelry pieces faster. Split rings may look similar to jump rings, but they are not interchangeable.
Opal Choker
June 1, 2010 by webmaster
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Stunning use of bright colour crystal makes this choker really stand out.
Blue Leaf and Brown Leaf Earrings
June 1, 2010 by webmaster
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Delightfully different earrings with a modern look.
Fire Opal Earrings
June 1, 2010 by webmaster
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Sparkling Fire Opal Crystal Earrings glisten with silver findings.
Silver Celtic Bead Drop Earrings
April 1, 2010 by webmaster
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Delicate Celtic knots combined with fine chain create a delicate drape to these drop earrings.
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Jet Crystal Flower Earrings
April 1, 2010 by webmaster
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Inexpensive seed beads are used together with fine crystal to create a glamorous, yet economical look.
Pebble Drop Hoops
April 1, 2010 by webmaster
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Two-tone crackle beads are used with pebble drops to create these unusual drop earrings.
Millefiori Chip Bracelet
March 2, 2010 by webmaster
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An explosion of colour makes this bracelet perfect for spring time, and in the winter it’s great for livening up dull colours.
Blue Zircon Leaf Drops
March 2, 2010 by webmaster
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Bali style tube beads are used to great effect with crystal bicones and Czech glass to create a long elegant line.
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