The Enthusiast
If you search for the term texture in reference to jewelry, you will see that a majority of entries address adding texture to metal. The rendering below of a White Orchid Studio spacer offers an example as does the image above of one...
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I grew up in an era when Basil St. John was romancing Brenda Starr (ace reporter). Brenda was a character in a cartoon strip written by Dale Messick (and others). As a successful career woman, Brenda served as a role...
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Rough Diamonds You see a rough diamond octahedron embedded in kimberlite, a type of volcanic rock that carries diamonds to the Earth's surface. Octahedron is the most common diamond crystal shape. But, most mines produce only 1 part diamond to...
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Traces of iron, and possibly titanium, induce green and blue colors in the gem tourmaline. Manganese produces reds and pinks, and possibly yellows. Some pink and yellow tourmalines might owe their hues to color centers caused by radiation, which can...
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My 5 decades as an organic gardener keeps me close to a healthy environment that continually gifts us with all manner of beauty. So, years ago it seemed natural for me to create White Orchid Studio’s parent company: Orchid Ladies. ...
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