Techniques for setting beach/sea glass: wire wrapping, wire solder technique (18-gauge sterling silver prongs), bezel setting (preferred), and drilling with a diamond bit.
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How to set Beach Glass
Posted in Art, Beach, Gemology, Jewelry, Techniques
Tagged Beach, beach glass, glass, Jewelry, precious metals, ring, sea glass, seaglass, silver, techniques, wire, wrapping
Teen Jewelry
An observational study of teenage jewelry and fashion trends: strong color coordination, snake rings, body piercing accessories, mood rings, and friendship bracelets with social messages. Low price point and personal meaning are key teen values.
BEACH GLASS & SEA GLASS
Overview of beach/sea glass for jewelry making: colors linked to historic bottle sources, amethyst color from manganese dioxide exposed to UV light, the North American Sea Glass Association, and where to find sea glass (old dump sites, post-storm beaches).
Posted in Beach, East Hampton, Hamptons, Jewelry
Tagged Amagansett, Beach, beach glass, east hampton, Hamptons, Jewelry, Montauk, Napeague, necklace, pendent, ring, Sag Harbor, sea glass, silver, springs
Red Diamonds
Educational post about colored diamonds: impurities cause color (boron=blue, nitrogen=yellow, radiation=green, plastic deformation=red/pink). Mentions the 35-carat Wittelsbach blue diamond ($24M at Christie’s 2008) and BPM 37093 – the largest known diamond in the universe (a white dwarf star nicknamed Lucy).
JEWELRY FOR ANIMAL LOVERS
Inspired by prehistoric cave art and Shah Jahan’s jeweled falcon, showcasing animal-themed jewelry: a sterling silver dog paw pendant with chocolate diamonds, a silver paw-print plaque, a diamond dog tag (40 diamonds), and a sterling silver horseshoe pendant with gold caps and diamond nails.
