Who doesn’t have an outfit from last year still in her closet? Perhaps you haven’t worn it for a while… but as it still flatters, it’d be a shame to toss it out. With the right silver jewelry, you can perk up any outfit and give it a fashionable touch.

Whether it’s a classic black frock you’d like to  “dress up”, well-worn jeans that you want to turn trendy and cool, or an old waistcoat that you wish were right in style, the right bit of silver jewelry can make the transformation. In short – anything’s possible!

So, let’s get to work: Have you picked out an outfit? Great! Before choosing your jewelry, think about the look you’d like to create: Do you want to make that conservative dress look posh? Daring? Can you give that old waistcoat a vintage look? To choose the perfect piece of jewelry for the task, it’s best to come prepared. This time, we’ve got some suggestions on how to upgrade your look with a few bracelets.

For a youthful look: If you’re the type who feels best in t-shirts and jeans, a bracelet with a colourful gemstone will lend just the right sparkle to your wrist. Purple Amethysts look great with jeans, and so do Opals and heavenly blue Aquamarines. If you’d like to make those jeans look really posh, don a silver bracelet with pearls. You won’t believe what that classic little gleam of white will do for your everyday look!

For a prestigious look: A thick silver bracelet is always impressive, and lends a festive note to your appearance for that night on the town or that fancy dinner. If adorned by Garnets or Zircons – an inexpensive alternative to diamonds – your look will be rich and tony.

For a trendy look: If it’s an image of stylishness you want to project, then silver link bracelets are all you’ll need in your jewelry box. Wearing several of these at once will give you a singular, unmistakable look…and, for a fancier turn of wrist, just add a bracelet with some or all of its links in goldfill.

Enjoy!

Magnolia’s silver jewelry is produced under the strictest quality standards subject to quality control inspections by international standards institutes throughout the world. All jewelry is handcrafted and produced with the highest quality 925 certified sterling silver. Magnolia provides a one-year warranty for each item of jewelry.

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Trying to figure out what types of wire to use can be a most difficult process when beginning to make jewelry.  One of our previous articles addressed how to choose a wire temper.  This article will discuss how to choose the wire gauge for an upcoming jewelry project.   Remember, the larger the number of the gauge, the thinner the wire.

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28-34 gauge

The wires’ diameter measures from 0.013-.006 inches or 0.32-.16 millimeters. This is EXTREMELY fine wire. Wires with these gauges tend to kink and bend a lot —nylon jaw pliers will need to be used.  Is great for wire wrapping using small beads, wire weaving, and wire crocheting.

26 gauge

The diameter of this wire measures at .016 inches or .41 millimeters. Again, this is very thin wire and nylon jaw pliers and fine-tipped tools should be used.  Is good for wire wrapping beads and seed bead jewelry.

24 gauge

The diameter measures 0.020 inches or 0.51 millimeters.  This is still considered fine wire and the nylon jaw pliers are recommended when it gets kinks.  Great when using pearls and small crystals.

22 gauge

The diameter measures 0.025? inches or 0.64 millimeters. This gauge is ideal to use when 20-gauge is just a bit too thick.  This is a wonderful multipurpose wire and is excellent for wire wrapping beads and semi-precious stones.

20 gauge

20 gauge wire measures 0.032? or .81 millimeters in diameter. This is considered a medium wire in jewelry making and, just as the 22 gauge, it is a fantastic multipurpose wire.  Works well for making earwires, clasps, and headpins as well as wrapping glass and coiled beads.  It also recommended when making bracelets.

18 gauge

Measures 0.040 inches or 1.02 millimeters in diameter.  Is considered medium thick wire in jewelry making.  Works well for making clasps, wire wrapping beads with large holes, bracelet making and earrings.

16 gauge

Measures 0.051 inches or 1.29 millimeters in diameter.  This is a thick wire. It is recommended that heavy duty tools are used when manipulating this wire.  It is not recommended for the beginner.  Can be used for, neckwires, rings, and bracelet bases.

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