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...]
Cookoo over COLOR!
We are surrounded with hundreds of colors. The latest PANTONE color guide lists over 1750 different shades, combinations and nuances of the primary colors.[tweet_dis_img][/tweet_dis_img] Isaac Newton made a study of color starting at the age of 23 in 1666 and developed the useful Newton color circle . He realized that some colors (magenta, purple) could not be produced as … [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...]
Jade: A treasure through the Ages
[tweet_dis_img][/tweet_dis_img]Throughout recorded history, Jade has been the most highly esteemed stone in China. It is valued for it's beauty, strength and powers of healing. First of all there are two different minerals that we call jade. One is Jadeite. It is found mainly in Burma. It is more rare than it's counterpart, Nephrite. Imperial Jade is a translucent emerald … [Read more...]
