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I design and make quality jewelry using semiprecious beads, crystal, glass and solid sterling silver (unless otherwise stated in description).
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See for yourself the semiprecious beads and stones combined with solid sterling silver, solid copper or, upon special request gold, for original, quality creations. Yes, you can have a piece of jewelry made to match that special outfit. Want jewelry just for fun? Look over our glass jewelry, but don't worry; True Quality always uses quality supplies so you always receive top quality. Sets as well as individual pieces are available. Need something special - something you just can't find anywhere? If you want a specific color/style contact us and we will work with you to find the perfect beads design and create jewelry especially for you.
You can buy a quality handmade piece here and have something that will last for ages.
We hand make quality jewelry, so there will be slight variations and imperfections in some pieces. This is an expected part of hand made jewelry - especially on viking wire weaving.
More pieces will be added in the future - check back for new designs.
REMEMBER if you live in the TN Valley area, I am available to meet with you and show you my jewelry. These beautiful pieces show better when viewed in person.
True Quality, jewelry of quality, for heirloom quality pieces to treasure now and in the future
Metals Information
According to Wikipedia:
"Jewelry and silverware are traditionally made from sterling silver (standard silver), an alloy of 92.5% silver with 7.5% copper. In the US, only an alloy consisting of at least 92.5% fine silver can be marketed as "silver" (thus frequently stamped 925). Sterling silver is harder than pure silver, and has a lower melting point (893 °C) than either pure silver or pure copper.With the addition of germanium, the patented modified alloy Argentium is formed, with improved properties including resistance to firescale.
Sterling silver jewelry is often plated with a thin coat of .999 fine silver to give the item a shiny finish. This process is called "flashing". Silver jewelry can also be plated with rhodium (for a bright, shiny look) or gold.
Silver is a constituent of almost all colored carat gold alloys and carat gold solders, giving the alloys paler color and greater hardness. White 9 carat gold contains 62.5% silver and 37.5% gold, while 22 carat gold contains up to 8.4% silver or 8.4% copper.
Historically the training and guild organization of goldsmiths included silversmiths as well, and the two crafts remain largely overlapping. Unlike blacksmiths, silversmiths do not shape the metal while it is red-hot but instead, work it at room temperature with gentle and carefully placed hammer blows. The essence of silversmithing is to take a flat piece of metal and by means of different hammers, stakes and other simple tools, to transform it into a useful object...'
In today's economy silver makes sense.
Phone: 931-438-8782 or 931-625-6354
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Original Designs
Sets
Necklaces with earrings
Necklaces with earrings and bracelets
Individual Pieces
Necklaces
Bracelets
Earrings
Rings
Pins none currently available
Wire work
Viking Weave Chain
Short - 16" & 18"
Medium - 20" & 22"
Long - 24" & 26"
Pendants
Pendants with chain
Pendants with cord
Pendants with leather
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Semi-Precious Stone Information
According to Wikipedia:
A gemstone or gem (also called a precious or semi-precious stone, or jewel) is a piece of mineral, which, in cut and polished form, is used to make jewelry or other adornments. However, certain rocks, (such as lapis lazuli) and organic materials (such as amber or jet) are not minerals, but are still used for jewelry, and are therefore often considered to be gemstones as well. Most gemstones are hard, but some soft minerals are used in jewelry because of their lustre or other physical properties that have aesthetic value.
Agate,
has been used for a
long time
as a gem and for ornamental purposes. It is the most common variety of chalcedony (quartz).
Agates with banded structure
start in cavities of eruptive rocks or ancient lava flows where
successive layers are laid and not disturbed. Varieties of this stone are characterized by difference in the shape and color of the bands.
Amazonite, See Russian Amazonite.
Amethyst, February's birthstone is treasured for its purple color, varying in tone from light to dark. Is said by some to increase psychic awareness and has a calming effect that is said that it can even help with addictions.
Aquamarine, March's gemstone with a color of pale blue and is said to support courage.
Aventurine Is green almost translucent to mostly solid quartz stone. Similar in appearance to some jade.
Carnelian A form of chalcedony (quartz) that is somewhat see through, in colors varying through the reds to orange. It is said to work on allergies.
Citrine Is November's birthstone, a form of quartz, that is being used more commonly today - maybe due to its resemblance to topaz. Colors of citrine vary from yellows to orange.
Cubic Zirconia/CZ Is a hard, mass-produced stone.
Garnet
January's gemstone,
a silicate,it's
most common color range in the light reds to deep red.Jade which many people think of as being green, can actually be a variety of colors. In the Asian traditions jade is used frequently used.
Jasper can be solid colors or in patterns such as picture jasper. It is a form of chalcedony that is a form of silica.
Lapis lazuli or lapis is relatively rare. This widely used semiprecious stone has been prized for thousands of years due to the intensity of the blue color.
Pearl is the birthstone for June. Fresh water pearls, unlike regular pearls, are produced by a mollusk in fresh water.To care for pearls they should be wiped with a soft, damp cloth, then dried after wearing. If stored for long time, wipe with soft damp cloth periodically or place a piece of damp cloth with them. Do not store in plastic - chemicals in the plastic can harm delicate pearls.
Rose Quartz Is a favorite in the quartz family. The colors vary from light pink with white inclusions to a deep pink (rose).
Russian Amazonite, Is a variety of microlene feldspar said to balance and harmonize energies.
Tigers Eye Is a quartz based chalcedony stone with yellow and golden brown stripes.
