Handcrafted Coin Jewelry

Coin jewelry is very common in Middle Eastern cultures

10/17/2009 8:38:30 PM

I'm Middle Eastern and there's one thing I've seen within my own culture, coin jewelry. I don't know what the significance is of coin jewelry but I've found that it's a cultural thing. I never had any coin jewelry growing up but got a very nice coin jewelry bracelet for Christmas one year when I was in my twenties. I haven't worn the bracelet in awhile because I need to... Read More

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Handcrafted jewelry decisions

10/17/2009 7:33:44 PM

My brother was over my place the other day and he asked me to help him decide on some handcrafted jewelry for his long-time girlfriend. I was touched that he asked for my opinion and excited because I love to look at handcrafted jewelry. There is such a personal touch in giving unique handcrafted jewelry. I am also into supporting our creative artists. He showed me online... Read More

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I Adore Handcrafted Jewelry

10/17/2009 4:42:15 PM

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I love handcrafted jewelry because you're essentially looking at the product of someone's energy, creativity and hard work. Although mass produced costume jewelry can be attractive and chic, handcrafted jewelry often gets the little tiny details right. It's the details that really show off the quality of an item which can help elevate it into the status of a work of art.

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Handmade Jewelry made with Beads and more Beads!

10/16/2009 4:03:37 PM

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Don't you love the look and feel of beads? I sure do and always have! It is a joy to work with an assortment of beads and create handmade jewelry. I have a special area in my craft room for beading. I have so many little cubbies that hold my collection of beads. Along with the beads are the rest of the crafting materials such as wire, string, clasps and spacers. This work... Read More

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The Chinese Coin Necklace

10/16/2009 3:46:55 PM

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Years ago, one of my favorite necklaces was made with leather straps and chinese coins. The chinese coin necklace had three metal discs with holes in the shape of squares in the center. The leather strips were laced between those holes. The coin necklace was secured in the back with a leather loop that wound around another small circular piece of leather.

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Loving leather cuffs

10/16/2009 3:05:04 PM

There have been a few outdoor concerts held here in the Valley of the Sun, namely the Phoenix area, that I have attended. I love listening to new and energizing groups no matter what genre they play. There are some great bands out there that will have a promising future. I did notice the one thing that most of the band members always wore, that was the leather cuff. When I... Read More

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