Divella Designs Journal | Jewelry, Process & Brand Values
What's popular at Divella Designs?
“Color is a power which directly influences the soul.” ~Wassily Kandinsky When I first began making jewelry I was beading so my days were full of color. When I switched...
What's popular at Divella Designs?
“Color is a power which directly influences the soul.” ~Wassily Kandinsky When I first began making jewelry I was beading so my days were full of color. When I switched...
Breaking Down the 3 Types of Jewelry
We've all heard of fine jewelry and fashion (costume) jewelry, but have you ever heard of bridge jewelry? Fashion Jewelry: When I first started making jewelry, I picked up some...
Breaking Down the 3 Types of Jewelry
We've all heard of fine jewelry and fashion (costume) jewelry, but have you ever heard of bridge jewelry? Fashion Jewelry: When I first started making jewelry, I picked up some...
Avoid "Wipe & Rinse" Silver Cleaner
You've probably heard people recommend the wipe and rinse silver cleaners (tarnish removers) for your silver jewelry. Don't do it! Using silver cleaners & tarnish removers from the grocery...
Avoid "Wipe & Rinse" Silver Cleaner
You've probably heard people recommend the wipe and rinse silver cleaners (tarnish removers) for your silver jewelry. Don't do it! Using silver cleaners & tarnish removers from the grocery...
Like new, only better
A friend of mine recently reached out to me about a raw sapphire necklace that had lain broken in her jewelry box “…for a year or five” as she put...
Like new, only better
A friend of mine recently reached out to me about a raw sapphire necklace that had lain broken in her jewelry box “…for a year or five” as she put...
The Chemistry of Silver Tarnish and How To Avoi...
Tarnish on silver, or copper for the mater, is s simple chemical reaction between air and the metal. Sometimes I use a solution to intentionally speed up this reaction to...
The Chemistry of Silver Tarnish and How To Avoi...
Tarnish on silver, or copper for the mater, is s simple chemical reaction between air and the metal. Sometimes I use a solution to intentionally speed up this reaction to...
Happy Accidents
I had some copper flower blanks hanging around so thought I'd try something new. Now, there did NOT turn out the way I had hoped...so here's to happy accidents! I...
Happy Accidents
I had some copper flower blanks hanging around so thought I'd try something new. Now, there did NOT turn out the way I had hoped...so here's to happy accidents! I...