http://www.handcrafted-gold-jewelry.com/blog Just another WordPress weblog Sat, 05 Sep 2009 21:54:34 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Whether you like it or not, you formulate an impression every time you greet someone new or see an existing friend.  Research shows  that in the first 10 seconds, an opinion is formed based on your appearance.  Your jewelry and what it brings to light about your personality is part ... http://www.handcrafted-gold-jewelry.com/blog/gold-jewelry-articles/first-impressions-what-your-jewelry-tells-others/   Karri Ann Frerichs, PR Director of Altitude Promotions interviews San Francisco jewelry designer John S. Brana backstage at "Bella Bikini Fashion Show" by Charleston Pierce at Temple nightclub. John discusses his new handcrafted copper patina jewelry collection inspired by the natural beauty of Muir Woods National Park. Earrings, pendants, bangles, ... http://www.handcrafted-gold-jewelry.com/blog/jewelry-videos/john-s-brana-introduces-new-jewelry-collection-muir-woods/   Karri Ann Frerichs, PR Director of Altitude Promotions interviews San Francisco jewelry designer John S. Brana backstage at "Bella Bikini Fashion Show" by Charleston Pierce at Temple nightclub. Rich hues of the softest Italian mesh metal ribbon is embellished with precious and semi-precious stones or pearls and is available by ... http://www.handcrafted-gold-jewelry.com/blog/anticlastic-gold-jewelry/jewelry-designer-john-s-brana-talks-about-the-monterey-collection/ Few things are more elegant than a lack of complexity. A simple strand with a small jewel speaks volumes.  When it comes to jewelry, a strand of gold or silver ornamented with a small gem is enough for most occasions.  However, there may be times when you don't want to ... http://www.handcrafted-gold-jewelry.com/blog/gold-jewelry-articles/beaded-gemstone-jewelry-a-casual-alternative/ Have you ever felt that no matter how much money you have, you desire more?  No matter how beautiful your house is, do you long to redecorate?  Even though you have clothes you love, do you find that there is always a yearn to buy lot of new ones that ... http://www.handcrafted-gold-jewelry.com/blog/gold-jewelry-articles/jewelry-and-money-%e2%80%93-there%e2%80%99s-never-enough-of-both/ Catch the light and admiring glances with this Crystal Quartz, Onyx, and Amber handmade 14K Gold-filled Chain Maille bracelet. Round smooth Crystal Quartz beads graduate into freeform Amber and Pineapple Quartz, which crescendos into bold round and faceted black Onyx beads. 24K Gold Vermeil beads accent the bracelet with ... http://www.handcrafted-gold-jewelry.com/blog/new-designer-jewelry/crystal-quartz-onyx-amber-bracelet/   San Francisco jewelry designer John S. Brana is interviewed by Karri Ann Frerichs, PR Director of Altitude Promotions backstage at "Bella Bikini Fashion Show" by Charleston Pierce at Temple nightclub. John talks about his Sea Cliff Collection inspired by sea creatures found off the coast of Northern California and introduces ... http://www.handcrafted-gold-jewelry.com/blog/jewelry-videos/jewelry-designer-john-s-brana-is-interviewed-by-altitude-promotions/   San Francisco jewelry designer John S. Brana talks about his handmade beaded gemstone collection backstage at "Bella Bikini Fashion Show" by Charleston Pierce at Temple nightclub. Dynamic shapes and countless layers of richly textured semi-precious gemstones define this show stopping statement jewelry collection which also features gold vermeil, 14K gold, ... http://www.handcrafted-gold-jewelry.com/blog/new-gold-jewelry/san-francisco-jewelry-designer-john-s-brana-talks-about-his-handmade-jewelry-collection-barbary-coast/   In its native state, Gold is always a golden-yellow and is way too soft to wear.  That being said, gold is usually alloyed with other metals to increase its hardness for use in jewelry.   While there are many color varieties of gold on the market, rose, white, or green gold ... http://www.handcrafted-gold-jewelry.com/blog/gold-jewelry-articles/the-color-of-gold/ Throughout human history, gold has been the most prized of metals.  Golds brightness and color are highly attractive, gold is extremely malleable, and it's usually found in nature in a relatively pure form.  All of these qualities and properties have made gold exceptionally valuable.  Gold is also remarkably inert (not ... http://www.handcrafted-gold-jewelry.com/blog/gold-jewelry-articles/the-history-of-gold/