• jewelry - adornment or ornament often made of fine metals (gold, silver) with gemstones & worn on the body
• custom jewelry - made/designed according to the specifications and wishes of a customer
• costume jewelry - from a certain country, or sometimes more dressy, bold and less expensive than fine jewelry
• fine jewelry - designed or made of best, highest-priced or quality materials (i.e., gold and diamonds)
• gold jewelry - gold jewelry is measured by karat - pure gold is 24 karat, 14 karat and 10 karat are mixed with other metals
• fashion jewelry - sometimes of a certain time period (i.e., the 60's), showy and less expensive than fine jewelry
• silver jewelry - sterling silver is .925 pure silver and other metals (fine silver is .999 grade) - used in both semi & precious jewelry
• sterling silver jewelry - see silver jewelry (above)
• handmade jewelry- constructed by hand or individually - not factory made
• designer jewelry - often created by a noted stylist in the jewelry industry and thus more costly
• jewelry 925 - see silver jewelry
• jewelry making - the craft or art of designing and/or constructing jewelry
• jewelry bead - a bead used in the making of a piece of jewelry
• personalize d jewelry - initialed or monogrammed jewelry
• gem stone jewelry - made with either precious or semiprecious stones i.e., diamonds, rubies, garnets, citrine
• jewelry necklace - ornament worn about the neck
• swarovski jewelry - using designer quality crystal
• jewelry design - art of styling jewelry- pendants, rings, bracelets, necklaces, etc.

.

Color, sparkle and uniqueness are the inspirational forces that drive my jewelry creations. I use sterling silver, gold-filled wire, fine silver, and specialize in wire-wrap techniques.

Jewelry Types