Necklace Lengths Guide

Our necklace length guide can help you and our customers quickly make jewelry chain decisions based on the neckline style you're wearing. Read the article, watch the video and save the infographic. Print it today!

Learn tips on untangling jewelry chain! Jewelry footage and finished chain tend to tangle also we'll cover how to package and store them to prevent tangles.

by Erica Stice

Untangling Jewelry Chain: Tips, Tricks & More - lock

Read Tips & Tricks from the Halstead team on untangling chain plus how to properly store chain to prevent further tangles from happening. We've added a few tangled horror chain stories as well.

Learn about metal alloys for jewelry making including the atomic structure and other properties that impact the material.

by Erica Stice

Metal Alloys Used in Jewelry

Learn how the structure of metal and the properties of different alloys impact common materials in jewelry creation. As a jeweler, there is nothing more rewarding than learning how to take your designs from paper to metal form.

Learn about different types of gold material used to make jewelry. The nine options explored in this article include alloys as well as layered materials and base metals.

by Erica Stice

9 Types of Gold Jewelry

Gold is seductive. The luminous metal has inspired artists and wearers throughout human history. This reference article will explore different golden materials used in the jewelry arts.

Read our glossary of hammers used in jewelry making. This essential overview will explore types of hammers and how to completely outfit your studio.

by Erica Stice

Types of Hammers Used in Jewelry Making

Read all about the types of hammers used in the jewelry studio & check out our Facebook LIVE videos for tips, techniques & more!

Review our quick quide to ready-made stone settings to make your jewelry fabrication time more efficient so you can focus on your custom work.

by Erica Stice

Types of Jewelry Settings

Interested in ready-made stone settings? We cover a wide range of pre-made jewelry settings and tools in this guide, which also include hints and favorite new tools.

Learn about the torches used for jewelry soldering and how to clean your metal with pickle.

by Erica Stice

Soldering 101: Torches and Pickling

Learn all about the torches used for jewelry soldering, including the various pros and cons. We’ll also cover your pickling solution and talk about ways to remove firescale

Birthstones have always had special meanings. Learn about the history and meanings of each month's birthstones in this article.

by Ashley Maldonado

Add Meaning to Your Jewelry with Birthstones

Birthstones have always had special meanings, though they haven’t always been the same. Learn about the history and meaning of birthstones in this article. This blog was updated in 2020.

Liver of sulfur is perfect for adding oxidized patinas to your brass, copper or silver jewelry designs. Learn our top tips for getting the best results.

by Hilary Halstead Scott

6 Tips for Using Liver of Sulfur

From set-up to helpful tips, read why Liver of Sulfer makes such a great jewelry patina and is an essential product to have in your jewelry studio!

This overview details an essential jewelry studio tool and its best use: the bench pin and sawing. Learning how to use it and tips for sawing.

by Hilary Halstead Scott

New Jeweler's Guide to the Bench Pin and Sawing

Bench pin 101 for new jewelers. Also learn tips and best practices for sawing, one of the bench pin’s primary uses.

Explore our guide to common types of jewelry clasps and closures used in necklaces and bracelets. Learn terminology & the best applications for each style.

by Hilary Halstead Scott

Types of Jewelry Clasps & Closures

Read our guide on types of jewelry clasps and closures popular in today's modern day necklace and bracelet designs. Choose the best clasp for each design with this helpful glossary of terms.

This glossary of jewelry pliers used for making jewelry in the studio will help you select the tools you need and understand which is best for each task.

by Hilary Halstead Scott

Types of Jewelry Pliers

There are many different types of jewelry pliers in the studio and at the bench. Here's our quick glossary guide to jewelry making pliers to help you learn the ropes!

Our guide to earring findings is a complete glossary of terms for earring component parts. Learn the different options available for making earrings.

by Hilary Halstead Scott

Types of Earring Findings

Learn about the different types of earring findings and how each can be used for unique jewelry making ideas.

by Hilary Halstead Scott

Guide to Jewelry Finishing

This blog will talk about the various ways to finish and polish your jewelry. We’ll talk tumblers, bench-top polishers, and various attachments for your flex shaft.

Read our guide to metal blanks for hand stamping custom jewelry designs. Learn about different metal properties and compare the pros and cons of each.

by Hilary Halstead Scott

Guide to Jewelry Stamping

From durability to price, check out our guide to metal blanks for making hand stamped jewelry.

Check out our top tips to add stone setting skills to your jewelry making arsenal. Get started with this step-by-step approach to understanding settings.

by Hilary Halstead Scott

5 Tips to Start Stone Setting

Have you been thinking about setting stones in your jewelry designs? Check out this starter guide to using gems in your jewelry making.

A jeweler's flex shaft is a rotary tool with attachment heads that can perform many tasks. Learn all about this indispensable tool for your jeweler's bench.

by Hilary Halstead Scott

All About Flex Shaft Rotary Tools for Jewelers - lock

Learn about the amazing jeweler's flex shaft and all the things it can do in your studio.

Learn about different jewelry chain link types available on the market. This article will cover link configurations and manufacturing methods.

by Hilary Halstead Scott

Types of Jewelry Chain Link Styles

Get to know more about types of jewelry chains, styles, and effects in our glossary. This is a great reference to bookmark and refer to often when shopping for chain jewelry supplies. This popular blog post was updated in 2019.

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