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 Gemstone Jewelry is the most valued jewelry in the world. Makes no difference if you are a home jewelry or work in a mall selling diamonds! If you are going to sell wire jewelry with gems in it you need to be able to talk about the gem you are working with at least for a minute or two.

8 Tips For Selling Big Gemstones
Preston Reuther Master Wire Sculptor
8 Tips For Selling Big Gemstones The mistake that many bead and wire artists make when they make big gemstone pieces is that they don't match the price with the work. This devalues the effect thus and this may . . . keep reading »
Lapis Lazuli, Top Selling Gemstone for Wire Artists
Preston Reuther Master Wire Sculptor
Lapis Lazuli, Top Selling Gemstone for Wire Artists
Lapis Lazuli has been a popular gemstone with jewelry makers since they started mining it in Afghanistan over 6000 years ago. The popular gemstone is sought after by many who not only seek its beauty but the metaphysical properties attached to it. . . .
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Chrysophrase - The Rarest Form of Chalcedony
by Carol Braden-Williams
Chrysophrase - The Rarest Form of Chalcedony The name, Chrysoprase, came from the ancient Greek words for 'green' and 'gold' and it's beauty and desirability in modern times make it a valuable and profitable asset for wire jewelry designs. Find out why here . . . keep reading »
Turquoise - Is it coming to an end?
Preston Reuther Master Wire Sculptor
Turquoise - Is it coming to an end? Is it all over for turquoise? The Chinese government has put a moratorium on their production of turquoise. So how can you tell if turqoise gemstone is fake? . . . keep reading »
THE DRUSY REPORT
Preston Reuther Master Wire Sculptor
THE DRUSY REPORT THE DRUSY REPORT - A short report on the gemstone drusy and how to handle it in a tumbler. Plus the different gems it forms on and the metallic coating called titanium that is used to coat the gem called drussy, druzy, druzzy or drusies. It's all the same! . . . keep reading »
Citrine - A Lucky Merchant Stone
by Cheryl Coccaro
Citrine - A Lucky Merchant Stone The citrine gemstone is one of the most popular stones used by wire artists world wide. Here Cheryl Coccaro gives us some of the finer points about the magical gem of citrine . . . keep reading »
DRUZY, DRUSY, and more DRUSSY --- Invading The Wire Jewelry Business
DRUZY, DRUSY, and more DRUSSY ---  Invading The Wire Jewelry Business Druzy stones are invading the wire jewelry business. They are the gemstone of the future and now some of them are affordable. Master Wire Sculptor Preston Reuther guides you through the druzy minefield, and gives some great advice on grading and working with druzy gemstones. . . . keep reading »
Blue Topaz Gemstones Big - Sellers at a Low Price
Blue Topaz Gemstones Big  - Sellers at a Low Price There is not a jewelry show in America that you can walk into where they are not selling BLUE TOPAZ GEMSTONE JEWELRY. This gemstone is beautiful, inexpensive, a high profit and a favorite of home jewelers. But how..... . . . keep reading »
Pearls Used in the Wire Jewelry Business
Preston Reuther Master Wire Sculptor
Pearls Used in the Wire Jewelry Business Pearls are one of the most cherished gemstones in the wire jewelry trade and pearls of all kinds are the #1 requested Gem in any brides wedding. So make sure you know that pearls are....... . . . keep reading »
Intarsia The Gemstone of Kings
Preston Reuther Master Wire Sculptor
Intarsia The Gemstone of Kings Gemstone Intarsia Is Almost A Lost Art But Can Be A Great Gem Piece To Wirewrap Or Sculpt, If You Know Where To Get It And What To Pay For It. If You Want To Find Intarsia Go To...... . . . keep reading »
Beads, Wire, and Beaders
Preston Reuther Master Wire Sculptor
Beads, Wire, and Beaders Today, jewelry made with beads and wire is becoming increasingly popular with beaders, crafters, and wire sculpted jewelry artists alike. Beads and the art of bead making have been enjoyed for centuries. This age-old trade is still a treasured and loved practice today. . . . keep reading »
Using Pearls In The Wire Jewelry Business
TJ Liebgott
Using Pearls In The Wire Jewelry Business Ever since the ancient Egyptians first began creating handmade jewelry, pearls have been one of the highest regarded gemstones. Today, pearls hold their value, and are a wonderful gem to use in the creation of wire sculpted jewelry. . . . keep reading »
All About Rubies and Where They Come From
Jeremy Foster
All About Rubies and Where They Come From Rubies come from all over the world. They come in different shades and colors. So the question is often asked, "which is the most beautiful ruby?" To answer that you must know . . . keep reading »
The History of Black Oynx
Jeremy Foster
The History of Black Oynx Black onyx gemstones will be the #1 money makeing gemstone for your home jewelry business! How much do you really know about it? . . . keep reading »
Amethyst Gemstone History
Jeremy Foster
Amethyst Gemstone History Amethyst gemstones have been used in the jewelry industry for thousands of years. Amethyst gems in both faceted and cabochon cuts are in the top 5 most popular stones used in the home wire jewelry business. . . . keep reading »
Wire Jewelry Has an Ancient History
Kim Harvey
Wire Jewelry Has an Ancient History Long ago, the Saxons used wire to form items of jewelry. At the beginning of the Middle Ages, jewelry was worn primarily for its function, rather than for personal adornment. . . . keep reading »
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