Last week I showed you the beads I would be working with to create a new necklace, sort of my ode to Coopers beach.  I finally finished the necklace and love how it came out!  The mix is perfect and captures the ocean colors perfectly as well.  Let me know your thoughts.

This necklace will be on my Etsy page FeithHodgeCreations.etsy.com

Last week I showed you the beads I would be working with to create a new necklace, sort of my ode to Coopers beach.  I finally finished the necklace and love how it came out!  The mix is perfect and captures the ocean colors perfectly as well.  Let me know your thoughts.

This necklace will be on my Etsy page FeithHodgeCreations.etsy.com

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Most of my friends who know me know that I love the beach.  Even closer friends know that I am talking one beach in particular....Coopers Beach in Southampton. I think it was last year that it was rated the top beach in the country with Main Beach in East Hampton coming in 5th.  I love this beach because it is so clean and it smells like salt water.  The sand is extremely clean to walk on and the water is so blue.....I recommend this beach for a nice summer day with the family, or if your playing hookey from work....you won't be disappointed.  In fact in the pic below that is my daughter Maya standing in front of the ocean at Coopers Beach! 

I wanted to capture some of the colors I saw in that picture so I got out all of my blue beads and found a lovely hank of beads appropriately titled ocean mix.  It will be my ode to Coopers Beach!

Lets see what I come up with!

Most of my friends who know me know that I love the beach.  Even closer friends know that I am talking one beach in particular....Coopers Beach in Southampton. I think it was last year that it was rated the top beach in the country with Main Beach in East Hampton coming in 5th.  I love this beach because it is so clean and it smells like salt water.  The sand is extremely clean to walk on and the water is so blue.....I recommend this beach for a nice summer day with the family, or if your playing hookey from work....you won't be disappointed.  In fact in the pic below that is my daughter Maya standing in front of the ocean at Coopers Beach! 

I wanted to capture some of the colors I saw in that picture so I got out all of my blue beads and found a lovely hank of beads appropriately titled ocean mix.  It will be my ode to Coopers Beach!

Lets see what I come up with!

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Well, this is my first blog post.....I know, a lot of my friends out there have been telling me for years to start on a blog, but I was reluctant to do so.  A lot of you may not believe it but I am shy.  My daughter Maya has been consistently trying to convince me to start one, so this is for her!  As most of you know I love beads!!!  I don't know if its there sparkle or all the different colors, but when I go through my bead collection ( and it's a big one!) it always makes me smile :-)!  I have tried many forms of beading but the one I find most calming is net weaving!  It just totally relaxes me.  Each creation has a process and I would love to share that with you through this blog.

Well, this is my first blog post.....I know, a lot of my friends out there have been telling me for years to start on a blog, but I was reluctant to do so.  A lot of you may not believe it but I am shy.  My daughter Maya has been consistently trying to convince me to start one, so this is for her!  As most of you know I love beads!!!  I don't know if its there sparkle or all the different colors, but when I go through my bead collection ( and it's a big one!) it always makes me smile :-)!  I have tried many forms of beading but the one I find most calming is net weaving!  It just totally relaxes me.  Each creation has a process and I would love to share that with you through this blog.

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Tips On Selling Your Old Gold Jewelry

I recently went out on the web and tried to search for some great tips when selling your jewelry. The problem is when you enter that search term in Google, you are instantly bombed with sites that want you to sell your jewelry to them. Trust me that is not a tip on how to get the best deal when selling your jewelry. I have put together this information, to keep you informed when selling your old gold jewelry.

Tip #1

Be careful with pawn shops. They are only going to resell your gold to a gold buyer. Usually they offer the lowest possible price for your gold so that they can get maximum profit when they get cash for your gold. There is nothing wrong with pawn shops they provide a great service to our communities, especially in this day and age, however selling them gold when gold prices are through the roof, might be a bad idea. Do you know gold is currently trading at approximately $1800 per troy ounce?

Tip #2

Before you run out to the jewelry store to sell your gold jewelry make sure that you are not selling something that is worth more than it is worth just for scrap. For example things with a maker's mark such as Tiffany's or something like that. You would be surprised how much your old jewelry is worth, and i'm not just talking about scrap value, I'm talking about resell value. Jewelry stores are not going to offer you very much money for your jewelry if you are selling it to them as scrap gold.

Tip # 3

Check online for gold buyers. They typically offer you a way better price than jewelry stores or pawn shops. Remember before you send them your gold, make sure you are just getting a price, and you have the ability to call the whole thing off. If you do, then that is definitely an option for you, because you can send them your gold, see what they will offer you, and deny it if their price is too low. Keep in mind the troy ounce price of gold. If you don't know what gold is currently worth, you can see the price here in the left column of this website. That is what gold is currently trading at per troy ounce.

Tip # 4

I know currently we are going threw hard times in the USA, and people are trying to make extra money anyway they can. Keep in mind these tips before you sell your old jewelry or scrap gold items. Ebay and craigslist are also an option too if you want to see if you can resell the item, and get the best price. Keep in mind Ebay does have fees, and it is not always the best way to go. 

Good luck! Please leave a comment about your experiences selling scrap jewelry, or other gold items.

I recently went out on the web and tried to search for some great tips when selling your jewelry. The problem is when you enter that search term in Google, you are instantly bombed with sites that want you to sell your jewelry to them. Trust me that is not a tip on how to get the best deal when selling your jewelry. I have put together this information, to keep you informed when selling your old gold jewelry.

Tip #1

Be careful with pawn shops. They are only going to resell your gold to a gold buyer. Usually they offer the lowest possible price for your gold so that they can get maximum profit when they get cash for your gold. There is nothing wrong with pawn shops they provide a great service to our communities, especially in this day and age, however selling them gold when gold prices are through the roof, might be a bad idea. Do you know gold is currently trading at approximately $1800 per troy ounce?

Tip #2

Before you run out to the jewelry store to sell your gold jewelry make sure that you are not selling something that is worth more than it is worth just for scrap. For example things with a maker's mark such as Tiffany's or something like that. You would be surprised how much your old jewelry is worth, and i'm not just talking about scrap value, I'm talking about resell value. Jewelry stores are not going to offer you very much money for your jewelry if you are selling it to them as scrap gold.

Tip # 3

Check online for gold buyers. They typically offer you a way better price than jewelry stores or pawn shops. Remember before you send them your gold, make sure you are just getting a price, and you have the ability to call the whole thing off. If you do, then that is definitely an option for you, because you can send them your gold, see what they will offer you, and deny it if their price is too low. Keep in mind the troy ounce price of gold. If you don't know what gold is currently worth, you can see the price here in the left column of this website. That is what gold is currently trading at per troy ounce.

Tip # 4

I know currently we are going threw hard times in the USA, and people are trying to make extra money anyway they can. Keep in mind these tips before you sell your old jewelry or scrap gold items. Ebay and craigslist are also an option too if you want to see if you can resell the item, and get the best price. Keep in mind Ebay does have fees, and it is not always the best way to go. 

Good luck! Please leave a comment about your experiences selling scrap jewelry, or other gold items.

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Keep Your Money, Don't Buy Diamond Anniversary Ring before Your Read This

Best Review : 10K White Gold Round Diamond Anniversary Ring (1/4cttw. J/K I2)

This classic ladies 1/4ct tw diamond anniversary ring is set in solid 10 karat white gold. The diamonds are J-K color & clarity is I2-I3. Ring may come with 9 or 11 diamonds, as diamond sizes vary, however the total weight, regardless of diamond count, will always be 1/4ct.

Product Features

• Mounting : 10K white-gold
• Diamond Weight :0.25 ct tw.
• Gemstone : Diamond
• Diamond Color / Clarity : J-K I2-I3

Most Helpful Customer Reviews :

By 

askrsik :

I purchased this ring as my wedding band. I did not have an engagement ring and wanted some sparkle on my hand. When the ring arrived it was smaller than I thought it would be, but still nice. The diamonds in my ring are not as some others have described, dull and yellow, mine are quite nice. There is good sparkle to this ring. The diamonds do not wrap around the ring as far as they appear to in the picture, which I was a little disappointed in, but I had to remember what I paid for the ring. For the money this ring is a great value! If you are wanting a major bling factor and something to "WOW" you, save your money and buy a more expensive ring, but if you are looking for something feminine and simple, this ring is perfect. 

By 

Melissa  :

I just received my ring today (a week before scheduled) and it's really great for the price. You can find the same ring elsewhere for at the very least double the price. The only thing is that I thought the diamonds would be a bit bigger, although this doesn't bother me as I wanted something dainty anyway. Also, I think the width of the band should be stated in the description (it's something like 2mm). That said - I love my ring and had a very positive experience with the seller. 

By 

Randyb : 

This product was great. Nice if you want something pretty, but not too big and in the way (my wife says). Came just as descibed. This was the 2nd I bought, I returned the first (wrong size), and they refunded the money right away. Good company to do business with.

Best Review : 10K White Gold Round Diamond Anniversary Ring (1/4cttw. J/K I2)

This classic ladies 1/4ct tw diamond anniversary ring is set in solid 10 karat white gold. The diamonds are J-K color & clarity is I2-I3. Ring may come with 9 or 11 diamonds, as diamond sizes vary, however the total weight, regardless of diamond count, will always be 1/4ct.

Product Features

• Mounting : 10K white-gold
• Diamond Weight :0.25 ct tw.
• Gemstone : Diamond
• Diamond Color / Clarity : J-K I2-I3

Most Helpful Customer Reviews :

By 

askrsik :

I purchased this ring as my wedding band. I did not have an engagement ring and wanted some sparkle on my hand. When the ring arrived it was smaller than I thought it would be, but still nice. The diamonds in my ring are not as some others have described, dull and yellow, mine are quite nice. There is good sparkle to this ring. The diamonds do not wrap around the ring as far as they appear to in the picture, which I was a little disappointed in, but I had to remember what I paid for the ring. For the money this ring is a great value! If you are wanting a major bling factor and something to "WOW" you, save your money and buy a more expensive ring, but if you are looking for something feminine and simple, this ring is perfect. 

By 

Melissa  :

I just received my ring today (a week before scheduled) and it's really great for the price. You can find the same ring elsewhere for at the very least double the price. The only thing is that I thought the diamonds would be a bit bigger, although this doesn't bother me as I wanted something dainty anyway. Also, I think the width of the band should be stated in the description (it's something like 2mm). That said - I love my ring and had a very positive experience with the seller. 

By 

Randyb : 

This product was great. Nice if you want something pretty, but not too big and in the way (my wife says). Came just as descibed. This was the 2nd I bought, I returned the first (wrong size), and they refunded the money right away. Good company to do business with.

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Silver GEMSTONE Jewelry

Silver jewelry that has been decorated with gemstones (silver gemstone
jewelry) is popular with people of all ages and all nationalities. It's a big
favorite because the gemstones have a colorful and attractive
appearance that silver jewelry on its own doesn't have. In fact, there
are over 120 minerals that have been cut into gems, and about 50 of
these are commonly used in silver gemstone jewelry. With their color and
cheer, gemstones break the boring monotony of a purely silver trinket.


Silver gemstone jewelry is much cheaper that gold and platinum, yet if
worn properly, it can be just as beautiful. Silver gemstone jewelry is
less expensive because jewelers don't use pure silver to make the
jewelry. Pure silver is too soft and malleable, and damages easily, so
jewelers use silver alloys instead, such as sterling silver. Sterling silver
gemstone jewelry is strong and very durable because it's much harder
than pure silver. Of course, not all silver gemstone jewelry is
inexpensive. The cost of silver gemstone jewelry depends on the type
and value of the gemstone used, as well as the skill of the jeweler who
created the piece.

Everyone wants to keep their precious silver gemstone jewelry clean
and safe, but not everyone knows how. Well, here are a few tips: first,
always keep your silver gemstone jewelry away from chlorine bleach
and all household cleaners. This means that if you need to do some
cleaning around your home, take off you jewelry first. Those cleaners
will cause sever damage to both the silver and the gemstones. Second,
to prevent tarnish and scratches, it's a very good idea to keep silver
jewelry in an individual pouch or in a separate compartment of the
jewelry box when it's not being worn. Other jewelry in your jewelry box
may seriously scratch your sterling silver even though sterling silver is
said to be scratch "resistant." An air-tight protective bag made of tarnish
proof cloth or a plastic zip lock bag will well serve this purpose too.
Thirdly, be quick to identify tarnishes and to take action against them.
Silver tarnish first appears as a golden hue on sterling silver, and then
quickly turns black. If thi
s occurs, clean your sterling silver gemstone jewelry with a soft 100%
cotton (nub free) cloth or jewelry cleaning cloth and gently rub off any
excess dirt, grime, or makeup. But be very careful because many of the
sterling silver cleaners on the market today should not come in contact
with most gemstones.

Another reason silver gemstone jewelry is so popular is because each
and every gemstone that is set in the silver has a special significance.
For example: Garnet is the beautiful birthstone of January, and it
represents fidelity and commitment. Amethyst silver gemstone jewelry is
worn because the gemstone is associated with piety, spirituality, and its
mystical ability to restore tranquility. So as you can see, silver gemstone
jewelry is much more than a pretty trinket and is perfect for adding a little
sparkle to your look.

Silver jewelry that has been decorated with gemstones (silver gemstone
jewelry) is popular with people of all ages and all nationalities. It's a big
favorite because the gemstones have a colorful and attractive
appearance that silver jewelry on its own doesn't have. In fact, there
are over 120 minerals that have been cut into gems, and about 50 of
these are commonly used in silver gemstone jewelry. With their color and
cheer, gemstones break the boring monotony of a purely silver trinket.


Silver gemstone jewelry is much cheaper that gold and platinum, yet if
worn properly, it can be just as beautiful. Silver gemstone jewelry is
less expensive because jewelers don't use pure silver to make the
jewelry. Pure silver is too soft and malleable, and damages easily, so
jewelers use silver alloys instead, such as sterling silver. Sterling silver
gemstone jewelry is strong and very durable because it's much harder
than pure silver. Of course, not all silver gemstone jewelry is
inexpensive. The cost of silver gemstone jewelry depends on the type
and value of the gemstone used, as well as the skill of the jeweler who
created the piece.

Everyone wants to keep their precious silver gemstone jewelry clean
and safe, but not everyone knows how. Well, here are a few tips: first,
always keep your silver gemstone jewelry away from chlorine bleach
and all household cleaners. This means that if you need to do some
cleaning around your home, take off you jewelry first. Those cleaners
will cause sever damage to both the silver and the gemstones. Second,
to prevent tarnish and scratches, it's a very good idea to keep silver
jewelry in an individual pouch or in a separate compartment of the
jewelry box when it's not being worn. Other jewelry in your jewelry box
may seriously scratch your sterling silver even though sterling silver is
said to be scratch "resistant." An air-tight protective bag made of tarnish
proof cloth or a plastic zip lock bag will well serve this purpose too.
Thirdly, be quick to identify tarnishes and to take action against them.
Silver tarnish first appears as a golden hue on sterling silver, and then
quickly turns black. If thi
s occurs, clean your sterling silver gemstone jewelry with a soft 100%
cotton (nub free) cloth or jewelry cleaning cloth and gently rub off any
excess dirt, grime, or makeup. But be very careful because many of the
sterling silver cleaners on the market today should not come in contact
with most gemstones.

Another reason silver gemstone jewelry is so popular is because each
and every gemstone that is set in the silver has a special significance.
For example: Garnet is the beautiful birthstone of January, and it
represents fidelity and commitment. Amethyst silver gemstone jewelry is
worn because the gemstone is associated with piety, spirituality, and its
mystical ability to restore tranquility. So as you can see, silver gemstone
jewelry is much more than a pretty trinket and is perfect for adding a little
sparkle to your look.

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Gemstones : a gift delivered to us courtesy of nature

Natural gemstones are a gift delivered to us courtesy of nature, with no interference from humans. Because of their stunning earthly beauty, many gemstones are used to adorn expensive jewelry and ornaments. One of the reasons they are so unique and valuable is because they are composed of the hardest and most durable natural substances known to man. In fact, they're harder than gold, silver, or platinum and can scratch the surfaces of your other fine jewelry if they're not kept separate. However, gemstones are not indestructible and over time through normal wear and tear can become scratched or chipped giving the stone a dull lifeless appearance. To prevent this, gemstone jewelry should be stored in individual soft cloth bags inside of a jewelry box.

The very first thing you notice about a gem is, of course, its color. A gemstone's color is determined by its hue, tone, and saturation. There's a plethora of colors ranging from blue to purple, to rich deep red, to tanzanites that are medium dark in tone and vivid in saturation, to the slightly violet blue that commands premium prices on all markets. Colored gemstones provide us the opportunity to uniquely express ourselves. While color is certainly a stone's most readily identifiable attribute, it is not necessarily it's most valuable. Color is the ruby's most important and valuable feature, but in the diamond's case, a lack of color brings it the most value because it's so much rarer. Quality cutting is what produces the brilliance and scintillation that captures the eye of the beholder. A gem's quality is determined by its size, color, shape, degree of translucency, texture, ability to match and blend, and luster.

Jewelry has always been kept and worn for many different reasons, but only within the last fifteen years or so has conscientious collecting emerged (by style or period, material, country of origin, etc). In order to profit off of this new trend, Jewelry Television has the largest selection of jewelry and loose gemstones on the web and TV. Some gemstones are abundant and occur widely while others are rare and found in limited supply. In this day and age, gemstones are generally worn for their natural beauty or as a fashion statement, but there are many that buy into the mythical and mystical symbolisms of gems as well. Whatever you believe about your jewelry, and however you choose to wear it, one thing is certain: its beauty.

Natural gemstones are a gift delivered to us courtesy of nature, with no interference from humans. Because of their stunning earthly beauty, many gemstones are used to adorn expensive jewelry and ornaments. One of the reasons they are so unique and valuable is because they are composed of the hardest and most durable natural substances known to man. In fact, they're harder than gold, silver, or platinum and can scratch the surfaces of your other fine jewelry if they're not kept separate. However, gemstones are not indestructible and over time through normal wear and tear can become scratched or chipped giving the stone a dull lifeless appearance. To prevent this, gemstone jewelry should be stored in individual soft cloth bags inside of a jewelry box.

The very first thing you notice about a gem is, of course, its color. A gemstone's color is determined by its hue, tone, and saturation. There's a plethora of colors ranging from blue to purple, to rich deep red, to tanzanites that are medium dark in tone and vivid in saturation, to the slightly violet blue that commands premium prices on all markets. Colored gemstones provide us the opportunity to uniquely express ourselves. While color is certainly a stone's most readily identifiable attribute, it is not necessarily it's most valuable. Color is the ruby's most important and valuable feature, but in the diamond's case, a lack of color brings it the most value because it's so much rarer. Quality cutting is what produces the brilliance and scintillation that captures the eye of the beholder. A gem's quality is determined by its size, color, shape, degree of translucency, texture, ability to match and blend, and luster.

Jewelry has always been kept and worn for many different reasons, but only within the last fifteen years or so has conscientious collecting emerged (by style or period, material, country of origin, etc). In order to profit off of this new trend, Jewelry Television has the largest selection of jewelry and loose gemstones on the web and TV. Some gemstones are abundant and occur widely while others are rare and found in limited supply. In this day and age, gemstones are generally worn for their natural beauty or as a fashion statement, but there are many that buy into the mythical and mystical symbolisms of gems as well. Whatever you believe about your jewelry, and however you choose to wear it, one thing is certain: its beauty.

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