Jewelry and Handbag Insights: History, Craft & Style Blog
Before becoming a full-time artist, I didn’t fully understand the difference between handmade and mass-produced goods. Years of designing and handcrafting my own leather bags and jewelry completely changed that. In this article, I share why handmade work takes longer, why the process matters, and why thoughtfully made pieces hold lasting value beyond trends.
Gold is admired by jewelry enthusiasts worldwide due to its beauty, color, and rarity. With the price of gold soaring in recent years, many are left questioning its expensive nature. In this blog article "25 Facts About Gold & Why It Is So Expensive” we take a look at gold's history, some interesting facts about gold and explore why the price of gold has risen so high over the years.
When I first started hand making jewelry I had no idea how easily sterling silver tarnishes. During that time I became fascinated about the chemistry behind why sterling silver tarnishes. My interest lead to exploring ways to prevent tarnishing. After years of research and experimenting the results were consistent, sterling jewelry eventually tarnishes. Although discouraging I did discover a few techniques that slowed the tarnishing process significantly I am excited to share with readers. In this blog article "Why Does Sterling Silver Tarnish and How to Prevent it?" I discuss why sterling silver tarnishes, how to prevent it, my personal tarnishing experiences and three favorite tarnish prevention techniques.
If you're searching for versatile jewelry styles, earring jackets are the perfect way to expand your earring collection. Not sure what earring jackets are? California jewelry artist Lisa Ramos shares the meaning behind earring jackets, their unique styling benefits, and how her love for these timeless accessories inspired the creation of the handcrafted MONOLISA Earring Jacket Collection, made in California.
