"GEMS" FROM APRILIERRE

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Grasping Gold; What to consider when purchasin...

If you are considering enriching your jewelry collection by adding a gold piece, it is helpful to understand things to consider, such as what karat means in Gold?

Grasping Gold; What to consider when purchasin...

If you are considering enriching your jewelry collection by adding a gold piece, it is helpful to understand things to consider, such as what karat means in Gold?

A couple words about Sustainability and Impact

A couple words about Sustainability and Impact

With the recent IPCC report about Global Warming and its Code Red for  change has made me evaluate my environmental impact with my business.

A couple words about Sustainability and Impact

With the recent IPCC report about Global Warming and its Code Red for  change has made me evaluate my environmental impact with my business.

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The Top Ten Jewelry Myths; Refuted

Do Opals really bring bad luck?   Are Diamonds actually the rarest gem on earth?  I scoured the internet and looked up the ten most commonly believed jewelry myths out there. Perhaps...

The Top Ten Jewelry Myths; Refuted

Do Opals really bring bad luck?   Are Diamonds actually the rarest gem on earth?  I scoured the internet and looked up the ten most commonly believed jewelry myths out there. Perhaps...

What does Gold-Filled Mean?

What does Gold-Filled Mean?

What is Gold Filled material?  Is it better than Gold Plated?  Read more to find out.

What does Gold-Filled Mean?

What is Gold Filled material?  Is it better than Gold Plated?  Read more to find out.

Earring Design #6 "Tempting Tourmalines"

Earring Design #6 "Tempting Tourmalines"

Another lesson in letting go of the original plan.

Earring Design #6 "Tempting Tourmalines"

Another lesson in letting go of the original plan.

Earring Design #5 "Orsina ~ Sterling Silver Statement Earrings with Jasper Gemstones

Earring Design #5 "Orsina ~ Sterling Silver Sta...

If you have been following my Earring Design Challenge, then you are aware that this particular "challenge" had quite a few variations.

Earring Design #5 "Orsina ~ Sterling Silver Sta...

If you have been following my Earring Design Challenge, then you are aware that this particular "challenge" had quite a few variations.