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Notes, studies and observations from the Periana archive.
An unlikely beginning Rad Periana did not take the traditional path to becoming a jewelry designer. Born in Manhattan and raised on Long Island, she grew up creatively inclinedādrawing, painting, playing music, and continually...
There is a point at which making more begins to change what is being made. Not necessarily the design. Not necessarily the materials. But the...
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A finished piece of jewelry can make its construction seem almost obvious. A stone sits exactly where it should. A curve meets another curve. A...
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Gold has been treasured for thousands of years, but not every piece of "gold jewelry" contains the same amount of gold. Terms like solid gold,...
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Start With How You Will Wear It Before choosing a gemstone, ask where the piece will live. A necklace experiences far less impact than a...
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What Is a Natural Diamond? A natural diamond forms deep within the Earth under extreme pressure and temperature. Carbon atoms crystallize into the structure we...
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If you've ever shopped for fine jewelry, you've likely come across terms like 14K gold and 18K gold. At first glance, the difference seems simple....
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Walk through almost any museum in the world and you will find gold. Ancient Egypt. The Roman Empire. The Byzantine world. The civilizations of South...
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