MJSA – A Man's World – Designing and Manufacturing Jewelry for Today's Man Designing and Manufacturing Jewelry for Todays Man Designing and Manufacturing Men’s Jewelry for Today’s Man “Simplistic designs that showcase a texture instead of a stone have a wide appeal with men, says Karri Ann Frerichs for San Francisco—based designer John Brana.

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MJSA – Manufacturing Jewellers and Suppliers of America Features Men’s Jewelry by John S. Brana

Minerals and Crystals Part 1 of 2 Those of us who incorporate gemstones in our jewelry designs are well aware of the Moh’s scale of mineral hardness . It’s a relative scale which rates how scratch resistant one mineral is against another. It is but one of several ways to define hardness and classify minerals in material science – the modern ones are much more precise.This old scale was named after the German mineralogist, Friedrich Mohs who created it in 1812 but the idea of comparing relative hardness dates back to the ancient world.

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Mohs scale of mineral hardness

Brass Lily Pad Earrings Plan Ahead Before Shopping for Handmade Jewelry Shopping for handmade jewelry can be difficult without the right forethought and planning. Before shopping online, at a boutique, or a gallery or jewelry store that specializes in handmade jewelry , take a moment to think about a few things. Knowing a woman or man’s taste in jewelry and what items they already own is a good start.

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The Perfect Gift – Tips On How To Select Handmade Jewelry

Today, I would like to bring you to a basic technique: How to make jump rings! Tought it’s easy to buy perfect pre-made jumps rings, sometimes I might like to make my own jump rings using diffferent types of materials such as brass, copper, steel, and colored wires. In this case, I do not need to stock up a lot of ready made jump rings of the different materials. Here are some tips how to make them…

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How to make jump rings

We wanted to follow up our Top Ten List of Jewelry in the Movies , with a list of Top Ten Jewelry in Music.  So, without further ado, here is our list of great songs about beads, beading and everything jewelry.  Let us know what your favorite jewelry-related song is! 10. John Lombardo and Mary Ramsey, Red Wooden Beads Mary Ramsey and John Lombardo, of 10,000 Maniacs fame, did some great duos together for about 6 years.  This catchy tune is about an immigrant named Marika.  She finds the key to her “brand new life” when she finds some red wood beads to wear.  9

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This is a chain maille jewelry making project that uses combination of European 1 in 4 and Whirlybird techniques. It requires only basic supplies such as jump rings and beads. You can mix and match using different materials and colors of jump rings as well as beads to come up with many beautiful variations

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Whirlybird Cabochon Chain Maille Jewelry Making Step By Step Guide Tutorial

Everyone loves candy, right? I’m sure when you were a kid, you’re teeth we’re all damaged because of these sweets. And now that you’re a grown up, why not let the world know you’re favorite candies by wearing them

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Candy Polymer Clay Jewelry

The human male species of this world seldom care about jewelries except maybe if they have the heart of a woman. But the most common jewelry that you can notice in a man aside from watches is rings

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Metal Rings Jewelries

If you’re through learning the basics on making chain maille jewelries, then here’s an additional tip for you to try and learn. Photo courtesy of: http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.89819144.jpg You can buy colorful round rings and try to put them together and make a rainbow colored bracelet just like the one above.

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How To Make Colorful Chain Maille Jewelries

14K Gold Wire Sculpted Amethyst Cocktail Ring Make a Statement with Cocktail Rings Cocktail rings are defined as oversized rings that usually feature wide or thick metal bands and large precious or semiprecious stones. They’re meant to be dramatic, attention-getting, and just a little bit over the top. Perhaps why they are so popular with celebrity divas! This kind of statement jewelry has been popular since the 1920s when most people dressed for dinner, which is how these dazzling rings got their name

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Cocktail Rings

Photo courtesy of: http://cmaille.files.wordpress.com/ Chain Maille is made up of a pattern of interlocking chains. They are usually included in armors during ancient wars. But now these chains are usually seen in jewelries.

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How To Make Chain Maille Jewelry

Just for fun, we wanted to make a quick Top Ten List of famous and good-looking pieces of jewelry worn by some of our favorite movie stars in some top films.  Had to omit some that were still pretty good (Harry Potter’s Quidditch Necklace….may be on the next list…), but here’s what we decided were the Top TEN! Thanks to Auntie’s Beads own Kelly McCoy for coming up with most  of the list #10 Sandy’s Hoop Earrings in Grease There’s nothing sexier than hoop earrings! They look so hot with Sandy’s wild hair at the end. You go girl!   #9 Pocahontas Necklace Pocahontas sports her blue necklace wherever she goes.

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Jewelry in the Movies!

Every woman desire to feel beautiful inside and out as it reflects power and confidence. This is what our featured artist for today aspires for as she designs her simple yet captivating features of artisan craftsmanship mixed with contemporary approaches jewelry. Picture courtesy of http://www.peggyli.com/ Peggy specializes on some exquisite earrings, bracelets and necklaces.

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Interview with Peggy Li

(Photo courtesy of: http://www.bloomize.com/ ) Another kind of the Chinese ornamental knot jewelries is this beautiful Round Brocade Knot or the Flower Knot. The round pattern of this knot represents good fortune because for the Chinese circles means completeness

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How to Make Chinese Knot Jewelry: Round Brocade Knot

(Photo courtesy of: http://dawandaimages.s3-external-3.amazonaws.com/Product/2966/2966838/long/1235820395-38.jpg) The necklace above is an example of a jewelry that has a Prosperity Knot, another kind of the Chinese ornamental knot jewelry . From its name, it signifies prosperity to the wearer.

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How to Make Chinese Knot Jewelry: Prosperity Knot

Silver jewelries are very enticing for most people because they compliment well with dresses or fashion in general. And that is what our featured artist for today specializes. Crescent Maille turns silver chains or laces into beautiful earrings, bracelets and necklaces

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An Interview with Crescent Maille Chain Maille Jewelry

Now we have a few list of Chinese knots that are very interesting to learn and now I’ll add again another one, the Snake Knot. Chinese ornamental knot jewelry comes in many forms that you can use to add more styles to your handmade jewelries. (Photo courtesy of: http://iwom.files.wordpress.com) Snake knots do have a very mysterious look but it appeals greatly to those who love new styles to add to their fashion.

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How to Make Chinese Knot Jewelry: Snake Knot

These matching necklace and earrings ( Lucky Clover Necklace and Earrings Set ) are delicately and beautifully handcrafted by our featured artist of the day, Kharisma Ryantori. She calls her creations as the Popnicute jewelries and yes, they’re all so cute that it’s not hard to fall for them just like having that love at first sight feelings

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Featured Jewelry Teacher & Artist:Kharisma of Popnicute

Aluminum Lily Pad Earrings If you favor the sheen and polish of sterling silver, but are wary about the rising cost, you’ll love the look of aluminum jewelry. Fashionable and lightweight, aluminum jewelry has increasingly grown in popularity because its wear demonstrates flair and stylishness while being easy on the budget.

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Fashionable Lightweight Handmade Aluminum Jewelry

Have you considered using metallic or fabric mesh or nets in your jewelry designs? You should as they add yet another dimension to jewelry making. This gorgeous tulle necklace tutorial by Kelly Hicks (shown on the right) is one way to get the netted effect.

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Mesh and nets in jewelry making – tutorials and inspiration