Blog — costume jewelry

I got you covered! Janine's Jewelry Design-- Gift Guide for Mother's Day     Think of it this way, you have to get a gift for someone but you don't know what.  Some people like jewelry, music, coffee, animals, sports etc. But not just one item, some people like a variation of things which is what makes them unique.  So for the perfect gift,  why not combine them. I mean, combining two or more things they like to do or have, together in a gift.   For example, got someone in your life who loves tennis and wine? I got the...

The best part of designing jewelry for me is sourcing materials. I love to shop. So this is a great way to incorporate my love for shopping into my business.   Before I went on vacation in Florida I looked up gem and jewelry shows in the area. Sure enough there was one happening about one hour away in Sarasota.   I love going to these shows at home but I have gone to so many in the Marlboro and Springfield, MA area that I know what vendors to expect. Great, if I need to replace something but I wanted to...

I usually clean my jewelry in a soloution of warm water and a few drops of Dawn dish detergent. If it's safe for cleaning oil off of ducks it should be pretty good right? There are many other ways to clean jewelry.     First of all we need to discuss what types of jewelry.   Pearls Pearls should not be cleaned with any type of product that has ammonia in it. Wearing perfume on the neck and body lotions may discolor the pearl. Same with polymer clay. oils in perfumes and lotions may effect the surface of the clay....