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Have a Heart, Save a Child

Buddha Bead Painting Movie

Chinese Calligraphy Translation
These Chinese characters are featured on various jewelry components.

Fair Trade
Learn more about Nina Designs' commitment to Fair Trade.

Gemstone Attributes
Many people believe that gemstones possess special metaphysical properties. For instance, moonstone is believed to attract love, compassion and sympathy. Iolite is said to support self-confidence and leadership qualities. If you're looking for inspiration, amethyst is the stone for you. This chart describes properties for many of the gemstones we carry at Nina Designs.

Love's Growth, by John Donne
This romantic love sonnet is featured on several of our Print Collection jewelry components.

Ornament Magazine Profiles Nina
The bead as a metaphor for life

About Bali, Where is this Silver Made?

Balinese History and Culture
Excerpted from "Silver in Paradise", Ornament Magazine, Summer 1994

Working in Bali
Excerpted from "Silver in Paradise", Ornament Magazine, Summer 1994

Lyra’s Adventures in Bali


 
 

What is a Bali Bead?
Beadwork, February/March 2003

How Bali Beads are Made
Excerpted from "Silver in Paradise", Ornament Magazine, Summer 1994

Meet the Smiths Who Create Our Silver Beads
Excerpted from "Silver in Paradise", Ornament Magazine, Summer 1994
History of Metalsmithing
Excerpted from "Silver in Paradise", Ornament Magazine, Summer 1994

Bead Collages

12 Insights into Ancient Gold
Lapidary Journal, May 2001

Starting a Jewelry Business
Lapidary Journal, October 1999

Is It Time To Quit Your Day Job?
Lapidary Journal, December 2000

Importing 101
Lapidary Journal, June 2001

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