Some also came to earth in meteorites, but this extraterrestrial peridot is extremely rare, and not likely to be seen in a retail jewelry store. Early records indicate that the ancient Egyptians mined ...

Take your garnet, amethyst, aquamarine, diamond, emerald, pearl, peridot, opal, sapphire, ruby, turquoise or topaz birthstone ...

An empty nest left lots of room for discovery! Maryellen began to design and create jewelry 10 years ago, a passion sparked by her interest in colorful combinations of delicate, semi-precious ...

THOSE WHO END UP IN HANDMADE FOOTWEAR DEFINITELY HAVE A CALLING, RIGHT? IT’S NOT AN EASY WAY TO MAKE A LIVING. IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT MAKING THESE BOOTS FOR CLIENTS. AT THE END OF THE DAY.

Kristina Rutkowski is a New York-based editor and writer with over 12 years in the fashion industry, specializing in trends, shopping and all things fashion.

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With maker culture on the rise, there’s also been growing interest in handcrafted, personalised bags and leather goods. Homegrown handbag brand Tocco Toscano noticed this shift in consumer tastes and ...

Now, the retired New York City Police sergeant is opening his own cheesecake bakery that will offer his award-winning, handmade dessert as well as rice pudding. Grandpa Moustache’s Cheesecakes ...

A decade of jewelry collecting has taught me that where you keep your treasures matters as much as the treasures themselves. Otherwise, you risk scuffed gold, tangled chains, or, even worse ...

Use a soft micro-fiber cloth to remove the oil and dirt accumulated on the emerald jewelry. Do not use an ultrasonic cleaner on emerald jewelry. Ultrasonic devices and commercial jewelry cleaners ...