"What goes into your enamel work?"
I’ve been asked what type of materials go into my enamel work, and if I use leaded enamels. While many...
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Photography Styles and How (I think) I Found Mine
I kept hearing about the need to create my own photographic style for my jewelry, but I wasn't quite sure...
Photo Studio Upgrade
Have you ever struggled with getting just the right shot? Whether it’s a photo of your kids, grandkids, or a...
jewelry photography
From Dining Room to Photo Studio
With my growing inventory of tools and supplies I was running short on space in the jewelry studio. Here's what...
What IS Vitreous Enamel?!
Vitreous glass is smooth, hard, chemically resistant, durable, scratch resistant, has long-lasting color fastness, and is easy to clean....
Signs of Autumn
The milkweed pods are nearly brown, the tips of the maple leaves are beginning to turn, the wild turkeys are...
Nature Really Does Boost Our Mood
My grandma used to say, "The world is going to hell in a handbasket." That was 50 years ago, can...
Gemstones
The Top 3 Reasons I Buy My Stones From Lapidary Artisans
I could purchase my stones from large companies who produce acceptable gemstones for a cheap price tag, thereby making jewelry...
december birthstone
Turquoise!
This photo contains 156 cabochons from the King’s Manassa Turquoise Mine, or the King’s Turquoise Mine located near Manassa, Colorado....
Inspiration
Love for Lichen
If you follow me at all you know how taken I am with lichens. In fact, I’m so taken with...
Why I changed my packaging
I’ve had customers ask me why I put the jewelry in a beautiful pouch then put it in a gift...
cleaning your jewelry
Dos & Don'ts for Cleaning Your Jewelry
Regardless of what a jewelry piece may cost or the material it’s made of, we bought it for a reason...
Inspiration
Jill Gave Me Permission
When I first began making jewelry in 2007, I followed all the "rules". Then in 2013 I came across Jill...
Enamel Ornaments Coming Soon!
The enameled ornaments were such a hit last year, I've decided to do a few more this year. I'm limiting...
The Unboxing Experience
Have you ever placed on order online and been less than thrilled when the package arrived? I know I always...
inspired by nature
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...
Meet the Maker
Hi, I'm Dianne and the face behind Divella Designs. When I first started Divella Designs I had no idea it...
bridge 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:...
Bespoke Jewelry
Bespoke ❤️
There's no greater honor in my line of work than to be asked to create a piece of jewelry with...
There's a lot going on in February!
Wow! There's a lot going on in February, with a lot of info to glean. We have Black History...
cleaning your jewelry
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...
Like new, only better
A friend of mine recently reached out to me about a raw sapphire necklace that had lain broken in her...
Little Rock Star
Meet Ellis. She lives in a nearby town and although I've never met her face to face, she's gifted me...
jewelry care
The Chemistry of Silver Tarnish and How To Avoid It
Tarnish on silver, or copper for the mater, is s simple chemical reaction between air and the metal. Sometimes I...