Divella Journal

Jill Gave Me Permission

Jill Gave Me Permission

When I first began making jewelry in 2007, I followed all the "rules". Then in 2013 I came across Jill Herlands, and all I can say is WOW! You'll see that...

Jill Gave Me Permission

When I first began making jewelry in 2007, I followed all the "rules". Then in 2013 I came across Jill Herlands, and all I can say is WOW! You'll see that...

My Faves

My Faves

I was recently asked what my 3 favorite pieces of jewelry are. It may seem odd, but I don’t wear much jewelry. I spend most of my days in jeans...

My Faves

I was recently asked what my 3 favorite pieces of jewelry are. It may seem odd, but I don’t wear much jewelry. I spend most of my days in jeans...

What's popular at Divella Designs?

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

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

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

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...