Water Loving Opal from the Deserts of Ethiopia
Wednesday, October 24th, 201210.91 ct. Ethiopian Opal
Archive for October, 2012
Restoring Antique Opal Jewelry
Tuesday, October 16th, 2012We immediately fell in love with this sweet little opal and diamond pin of gold and platinum that was offered to us as part of an estate. A blend of Late Victorian, Art Nouveau, and Edwardian styling, the construction of fabricated platinum overlaid onto 14K yellow gold indicated the piece was made right around 1900.
What Does Custom Jewelry Cost?
Wednesday, October 10th, 2012Jewelry making is an ancient craft dating to the dawn of civilization. Prior to the mid 1800’s and the Industrial Revolution, fine jewelry of precious metals and gems was made mainly for royalty and the very rich. Today, through advances in technology, almost anyone looking for a quality piece of jewelry can afford one-of-a-kind custom […]
