Schlock value
Article Abstract:
The author expresses her dislike for Imelda Marcos' jewelry collection put on sale with a price range of $20-$200. The jewelries are made from scrap and excess accessories, making them susceptible to tarnishing and disintegration. As an alternative, she encourages artists to design and create high-quality jewelries from carefully selected materials.
Publication Name: Jewelry Arts & Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 1930-9635
Year: 2007
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No foolin'
Article Abstract:
There are a lot of fake items in the jewelry industry. There are some dealers that try to pass something off for something that it is not. Chalcedony may be heat treated so that it may come in shades of yellow, azure blue and sea green, but as time passes the colors would start to fade and turn to grey within less than a year.
Publication Name: Jewelry Arts & Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 1930-9635
Year: 2006
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Mad about mesh
Article Abstract:
The article discusses how using mesh facilitates creation of jewelries with larger shapes and more varied textures and forms. Mesh is made of lightweight and malleable metal materials such as wire and thin sheets that can be paired with pearls, stones, glass, stainless steel and gold.
Publication Name: Jewelry Arts & Lapidary Journal
Subject: Hobbies and crafts
ISSN: 1930-9635
Year: 2007
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