Jewelry and Handbag Insights: History, Craft & Style Blog
Discover the enduring appeal of titanium jewelry — a modern metal that’s lightweight, exceptionally strong, and beautifully versatile. In this post, I share ten essential facts about titanium — from its discovery and how it’s made to why it doesn’t tarnish, how it compares to traditional metals like sterling silver, and why it’s an ideal choice for sensitive skin. Whether you’re curious about everyday wear, durability, or vibrant anodized color possibilities, this guide explains why titanium has become a favorite among contemporary jewelry artists and wearers alike.
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.
