Gold jewelry has always been coveted. Even though gold prices have come down over the last 2 years, they are still over double the price of 10 years ago.[tweet_dis_img][/tweet_dis_img] Today, gold is $1267 an ounce. Compare this with Silver at $17.75 an ounce! I really feel that wearing beautiful baubles enhances our self image. In the past I eagerly wore gold designs. Now … [Read more...]
Vibrant Malachite: Legends and Fascinating Tidbits
Malachite is the rich deep green gemstone that is often seen in Southwestern Designs. It is always found mined with copper.... which is why you often find malachite settings in copper. The two are just meant for each other. Malachite is derived from the Greek malakos, meaning soft. This gemstone is one of the softer stones so it needs to be set into pieces that won't … [Read more...]
Creating an Antiqued Finish on my Jewelry Designs
[tweet_dis_img url="http://www.alenesadornments.com/sacred-spiral-collection/sacred-spiral-sterling-pendant.-18-long.-2sssant/"][/tweet_dis_img] Do you own a piece of jewelry that is darkened or blackened ? This type of finish or patina is called Antiqued. I create it using Liver of Sulfur. Liver of Sulfur is that stinky stuff.. and I do mean STINKY. Just like rotten … [Read more...]
What Is Sprinkled Silver?
My signature design process (copyrighted finally!) is called Sprinkled Silver. Which means what exactly? I KNOW this is what you are thinking! Sprinkled Silver is my name for the process of fusing sterling or fine silver into copper. How and Why did I create this process? The basic answer is... because it was fun! I have been playing around with copper and silver since I … [Read more...]
‘From the Heart’ Legends & Designer Jewelry
[tweet_dis_img][/tweet_dis_img] The Heart shape is widely recognized as a symbol of love and compassion. So how does this heart symbol emerge as the image to represent our life giving organ? First of all, some believe it is derived from the shape of Ivy leaves. Ivy is known as the leaf of fidelity. Finally another theory from the Ancient Greeks says that the symbol comes from … [Read more...]
