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Tools List for Beginning Metalsmithing - basic hand tools to get you started

Where to wear an ear cuff, how to adjust it and put it on your ear

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between silver or gold FILLED vs. PLATED jewelry?  Which is better?  Here is your answer:...

Handy reference on how to care and clean your gemstones.  I found this on ArtJewelry Magazine and thought I’d share. PDF Gemstone Care Ch...

Sizes & Dimensions for Standard and Oversized Toggle and Decora Paddle Light Switch Plates Refer to this chart when deciding which size c...

Use this handy chart to cross-reference ring sizes in UK – US – EU ring sizing scales #ringsizechart #ringsizing

STEP 1: Using a strip of paper or tape measure, wrap it around your wrist by fitting it right above the wrist bone on your arm, which i...

Fun facts on Lapis Lazuli. I found this on Jewelry Making Daily. #lapis #lapislazuli #lapislazuligemstones #lapisfacts #lapislazulifacts

Fun facts on Tourmaline. I found this on Jewelry Making Daily. #tourmaline #tourmalinegemstones #tourmalinefacts

Fun facts on Sapphires. I found this on Jewelry Making Daily. #sapphires #sapphiregemstones #sapphirefacts

Fun facts on Peridot. I found this on Jewelry Making Daily. #peridot #peridotgemstone #peridotfacts

Fun facts on OPAL. I found this on Jewelry Making Daily. #opals #opalgemstones #opalfacts

Fun facts on Moonstone. I found this on Jewelry Making Daily. #moonstone #moonstonegemstones #moonstonefacts

Fun facts on Aquamarine. I found this on Jewelry Making Daily: #aquamarine #aquamarinegemstone #aquamarinefacts

Fun Facts on Citrine. I found this on Jewelry Making Daily: #citrine #citrinefacts #gemstonefacts

Chart for Birthstones by Zodiac Sign (vs. Birthstones by Month). Note that the stones for October, November & December are different from...

A handy chart for Birthstones by month (vs. Birthstones by Zodiac sign) by C&I.  Note that the stones for October, November & December ar...

A great reference chart for understanding the temperature differences between various torch fuels and gas mixes you might encounter or w...

I often found myself referring to two different charts that I found online when learning how to finish metals.  I finally combined them i...

The Mohs Scale is commonly used to rate gemstone hardness. It’s very useful to know the hardness of the particular gemstone you’re worki...