Postcards From the Studio

Product photos are probably one of the most important components of an artisan’s website. Images not only tell much about the product itself, but often the artist’s personality as well.  If you’re fortunate enough to afford hiring a professional photographer to shoot your product photos, consider yourself blessed.  However, if you’re an artist who is [...]

Some people cringe at the prospect of buying Sterling silver jewelry due to the tarnishing properties of silver. Memories of hours of cleaning Grandma’s tea set linger fresh in their minds. Yet, Sterling silver is relatively easy to care for…

For centuries, traditional Sterling silver has been the choice of jewelry artisans due to its light color, strength and malleability. However, Sterling does present some challenges. Specifically, it is prone to fire scale and tarnishing. While thoughtful, simple solutions can keep both at bay, it’s good to know that there is an alternative to traditional Sterling: Argentium…