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05 Sep

First Impressions – What Your Jewelry Tells Others

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 of that impression.  If you [...]

03 Aug

Beaded Gemstone Jewelry: A Casual Alternative

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 be "classic" in your look. [...]

03 Jul

Crystal Quartz Onyx Amber Bracelet

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 a touch of sparkling shine.

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18 Jun

San Francisco jewelry designer John S. Brana Talks about his Handmade Jewelry Collection – Barbary Coast

 

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, 18Kgold, and fine and sterling [...]

26 Jan

Welcome to the Handcrafted Gold Jewelry Blog!

 
After seeing the fashion and jewelry industries suffer this holiday season, I decided I would make it easier for customers seeking more affordable handcrafted gold jewelry, so I decided to launch Handcrafted Gold Jewelry.  This site focuses solely on 14K Gold-filled jewelry and 22K Gold Vermeil Granulated Jewelry.   14K Gold-filled jewelry provides the same [...]



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