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Elegant, tasteful designs for all occasions!
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learning at Liva's web~studio...
learning at Liva's web~studio...
Join us each week to get the latest scoop on jewelry making, gemstones and unique embellishments, fashion sense with jewelry and more ~ here at Liva's web~studio where "all things jewelry" will be covered.
Get involved! Send your comments, suggestions or questions to us at Contact Us and we will post them weekly, so others may benefit from your knowledge!
Get involved! Send your comments, suggestions or questions to us at Contact Us and we will post them weekly, so others may benefit from your knowledge!
Q: How many carats was the Krupp Diamond that Richard Burton presented to Elizabeth Taylor in the mid~1960's?
A: Over 33 carats! It was presented to Dame Taylor in Toronto, Canada while visiting.
A: Over 33 carats! It was presented to Dame Taylor in Toronto, Canada while visiting.
Pliers!
Do you buy cheap or expensive?
It's a question of whether you want to create well-made jewelry or if you don't mind marred finishes ~ then it is best to invest in pliers that are quality made, (this may cost you more now but you will only have to buy them once!)
After years of experimenting with various tools fabricated in North America, Europe, China or India, I have found that Stainless Steel works best for me ~ I have a pair of round-nose pliers made in Pakistan and they are perfect, even though I paid a meager price for them. Look for Ergonomic Handles too because they offer greater comfort!
Do you buy cheap or expensive?
It's a question of whether you want to create well-made jewelry or if you don't mind marred finishes ~ then it is best to invest in pliers that are quality made, (this may cost you more now but you will only have to buy them once!)
After years of experimenting with various tools fabricated in North America, Europe, China or India, I have found that Stainless Steel works best for me ~ I have a pair of round-nose pliers made in Pakistan and they are perfect, even though I paid a meager price for them. Look for Ergonomic Handles too because they offer greater comfort!
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