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 I have stored my jewelry numerous ways over the years. Different storage options have their own pros and cons but at the end of the day the best way is whatever provides you with easy access to your jewelry.  When it comes to storing your jewelry, first and foremost, you want your jewelry pieces to be enclosed to help the pieces from oxidizing. When you leave jewelry out and exposed to open air, moisture, and dirt it tarnishes much more rapidly. The most inexpensive way to store your jewelry is to keep it in a plastic organizing divider box. Such as this storage grid box not only will help keep jewelry from oxidizing but help all your necklaces from getting tangled....

Jewelry cleaning is not complicated and you can easily do it at home. As jewelry is worn and exposed to the elements it will tarnish. Tarnish is when the surface layer of the jewelry oxidizes and creates a small layer of discoloration causing the piece to look old or dull. It is quite literally rusting. In the case of silver you get a dull yellowing and darkening of the jewelry and it loses its lustrous shine and vibrancy. To restore your jewelry to its original beauty this small layer of tarnish needs to be scrubbed away, chemically reduced(the opposite of oxidized), or both.   Here is before and after of four different ways to clean your jewelry. Keep reading to learn...

Jewelry is more than just a symbol of wealth. Most of the time, people buy jewelry as a means of self-expression. It gets even more personal if they’re buying the same as a gift for a significant other. Choosing jewelry for yourself or for someone else is as exciting, as it is stressful. When you attempt to do it for the first time, there seems to be a lot more to consider than the sheer beauty of the piece.  Here are tips to make the purchase a bit easier, so that the next time you buy, it’ll be a breeze.First things first—check out the craftsmanship of the piece regardless of whom you’re buying from. You may be getting it from...

Power Beads 90's Girl   As a kid I went to Icing or Claire's on a regular basis just to buy the power bead bracelets. Each color had a special meaning...love, hope etc. I had so many and usually wore at lead 10 at a time. I eventually got a bead kit and made them. That's what I did in my extra time and thought it was the greatest thing! Now here I am making beaded stretchy bracelets again! Except of course I use real stones this time! Check out my new listings of the mala/power beaded bracelets!  

Mountain Women T-shirt   So excited to present my brand t-shirt! I had an amazing artist from etsy draw up my idea and brought it to life. This t-shirt resemble my love for jewelry and the outdoors. Adventure awaits for all of us! Be you. For the adventurous, mountain women, rockhound, hiker and more. I think you all will love this boho vibe tshirt coming this Friday!