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Jewelry, Craft, and Fashion in the NewsEstate silver jewelry is a hot fashion pick Propeller : Art & Design Sterling silver is an excellent choice in estate jewelry. Long lasting, easy to care for, and so beautiful. Buying estate jewelry sterling silver can be a lot of fun but it can also be confusing. Whether you are looking at sterling silver for a gift for that special someone or looking to add to your own jewelry to make that fashion statement, itÕs important you understand the terms that are used throughout the industry. ... DIY and Open Source Design Business Week I did a story in this weekÕs magazine about how more companies are combining peopleÕs desire to share their expertise with a do-it-yourself urge. ItÕs an interesting, techno twist on the arts and crafts movement. Rather than one person, say Martha Stewart, sharing expertise on how to make a bag or a skirt, companies like Etsy, Burda, and Instructables are built on the notion that folks want to share and build on each othersÕ expertise. BurdaStyle is a good example. Burda, GermanyÕs sewing pattern and magazine giant, relaunched an online community in July where it posts a Burda pattern once and week that members can change as much as they want. Members post how to videos on the site, contribute photos of their finished projects and give each other advice on altering clothing. ... Titanium in jewelry Propeller : Art & Design Because of its durability, titanium has become more popular for designer jewelry in recent years, whereas until recently the metal was too difficult to work into the intricate shapes with the precision necessary for fine jewelry. Today, titanium rings Ñ including engagement rings and wedding bands Ñ are one of the fastest growing segments of the titanium jewelry market, in part due to the ability of the metal to be grooved, inlaid, and carved without losing strength. Some titanium jewelry also incorporates diamonds or other gemstones, typically in close settings such as bezels, flush, or tension designs. Its inertness again makes it a good choice for those with allergies or those who will be wearing the jewelry in environments such as swimming pools. ... The information presented and opinions expressed herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the views of Jewelry-Making.com and/or its partners. |
