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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 |
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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 |
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Starting a Jewelry Business Is It Time To Quit Your Day Job? Importing 101 |
