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Necklace length can be one of the most important decisions you make about your outfit. A necklace that hits at the wrong place on a shirt or on your body can ruin the look of a TKO outfit. The visual weight of your jewelry also makes a huge impact. Learning to mix "weights" of your jewelry, layering the jewelry to create "weight", and knowing when to stop creating "weight" can also make or break your look. Collar lengths (about 14" long) are great with just about any neckline. It might be a bit much with a turtle neck or high,...

I love doing custom work, and I love it even more when the customer comes to me with an idea for something they want. A lot of these ideas have turned into regulars in my shop or are jumping off points for other ideas.  This gorgeous pair of titanium druzy rings both went to the same lady. Her partner wanted her to have a back-up ring in case something happened to the first one.    Sometimes, a customer likes a particular style, but wants a different stone. This customer had a black diamond she had been gifted:   She wanted...

Gorgeous new things have been happening at www.heartsabustin.com! I have three brand new cuff bracelets listed and ready for gift giving - whether that gift is for someone special or a treat for yourself! First up - Royston turquoise cuff. I have a real thing for Royston turquoise - it's one of my favorites, and beautiful specimens are getting harder to find. That stone is absolutely amazing, and I adore that patterned wire used for the cuff. This stone even has hints of that deep Army green that are so characteristic of this type of turquoise. Next up is a...

I've got some gorgeous, brand new amethyst jewelry in my store! Amethyst is the royal purple version of quartz. There is also a stone called prasiolite that is also known as green amethyst - both are the birthstone for February. It was used in ancient Roman times as an amulet to ward of drunkeness (I wouldn't recommend that :P) Treat yourself to a beautiful purple bauble from my line of amethyst jewelry, or guys - come on, you know she wants a fabulous necklace for her birthday.   A fine selection of purple amethyst set in rings and necklaces. A...

Bronze is an alloyed metal, a combination of copper and tin. It is the traditional metal of the 19th wedding anniversary. It is beautiful when it is shiny, and develops a wonderful natural patina on its own. It contains copper, which means it can be artificially oxidized to really enhance any wonderful texture that is added to it.  I offer a fantastic line of bronze cuffs and bangle bracelets, made to order for each customer. Get something for that special lady or man (I make them big enough for men, too!) or find one that you like for yourself.  Stripe...