Topics

Welcome to Topics, here you will find information about jewelry cleaning and care as well as articles discussing culture, fashion, self-expression, shopping, and (of course) jewelry.

For the sake of convenience the articles in this section are divided into two sections: Tips and Thoughts.

In Tips you will find practical how-to advice and quick tips regarding cleaning and storing jewelry, ways to wear your jewelry, Renaissance Faire checklists, and sundry practical and useful information regarding jewelry etc.

Tips

Pearl Tips How to care for pearl jewelry.

Making One's Mark The meaning of a maker's mark.

Custom Pewter Medallions and Badges Information on our custom pewter work (pins, badges, medallions, awards, etc.) for clans, clubs, bands and events.

Kilt Pin Information Basic information about the manufacture and use of Plaid & Kilt pins.

Birth Stones: A Slightly Less Abbreviated Story Basic information about the many different stones that have been identified in historical and modern times as Birth Stones.

In Thoughts you will find opinions, recent editorials, theories, questions, and concepts. If you have some time and are curious about why you (should, or should not) do something, instead of how you do something, this is the place where you will find ideas and opinions.

Accessorizing the Renaissance Dress