Archive for August, 2008


What wedding jewelry should my bride wear?

Scott G asked: My bride to be’s grandmother has a necklace she really wants her to wear. However she doesn’t actually like the necklace her grandmother is offering, and wants to borrow a necklace from my mother (who has offered to lend her jewelry). She is upset about upsetting her grandmother but would prefer not [...]

Read More...

DivaDiamonds.net Fine Jewelry


What type of jewelry was worn during the Civil War?

smarty_tarty101 asked: I do Civil War reenacting, and all the jewelry they sell at the reenactments is overpriced and there’s very little variety. I’m not a stickler for perfectly period correct pieces, but what kind of jewelry that I could buy or might already have could I wear?Brenden

Read More...

DivaDiamonds.net Fine Jewelry


How do I get my jewelry to stop breaking?

Happychick asked: I need some advice from some jewelry makers out there on how to get my bracelets to stop breaking. I’ve started making them on my own w/o any classes or anything and they come out beautifully but they keep breaking mostly at the point where I crimp the bead. Thanks Spunk113, it seems [...]

Read More...

DivaDiamonds.net Fine Jewelry


What is the best way to sell handmade beaded jewelry?

Dreamingscribe1 asked: I make jewelry with beads and twisted wire. I have sold a few pieces but I mostly make pieces as gifts for friends and family. I tried selling a few necklaces on Ebay but they never sold. Does anyone have advice on how to sell handcrafted jewelry? Thanks!Damien

Read More...

DivaDiamonds.net Fine Jewelry


What are the best on line resources for a beginning jewelry maker?

southerngrace1030 asked: I have decided to take up beading or jewelry making. What are the most helpful sites for tutorials, instructions, etc.? Can anyone recommend any cheap but easy to learn from books?Haden

Read More...