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Client's Jewelry
Jewelry made from Turquoise Magpie Gemstones. If you would like to submit your jewelry please email untouched pictures to turquoisemagpie@hotmail.com with website and/or contact information.
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Szarka's Artisan Wire Jewelry
Szarka creates each piece of Artisan Wire Wrapped Jewelry with natural gemstones that she procures herself as a gems dealer. An accomplished artist and years dedicated to the trade blend to make pieces that are heirloom, original, and speak to your soul.
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Ask Szarka?
A clearing house of information on topics relevant to the jewelry trade. Articles of relevance and questions from readers will be answered. Authors include: Robyn Hawk ~ very knowledgable about gemstones and the trade. Sherry "Dancing Feather" a professional Wire Wrapper and teacher. Kyote a hound that loves turquoise. Szarka a professional Jewelry Artist a gemoholic and dealer.
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Robyn Hawk ~ A Fly on the Wall
Whatever aspect of the Gem & Jewelry World appeals to you - we have your blog!
"A Fly On The Wall"... I hope to give you a "fly on the wall" view of the things that are important in my life...jewelry, art, people, adventure! A lady full of information on the gem and jewelry trade.
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Altamont
Where I buy my silver and some of my tools.
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A Beaded Affair
Lois supplies a great selection of copper wire in all the shapes and gauges.
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Brandy Wine
Excellent assortment of square and half round copper and brass wire. Great company to do business with.
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Urban Maille Chainworks
Best place on the web to buy Lindstrom pliers and metal rings for chainmail. They have excellent tutorials and supplies.
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Africa John's Hand Carved Beads
A gentle and big hearted man I consider a friend. He makes beautiful hand carved big hole gemstone beads. Especially check out his pages on stones and their properties.
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Purple Cat Jewels
Rachelle is an amazing glass artist and makes wonderful beads as well as many other things! Check her out if you have time.
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Lampwork Beads by Alska Handmade Jewelry
Lampwork beads from our Alaska studio. Jim, our artist, has certainly created some beauties and I am sure you will find them fascinating. The more you look at his Lampwork beads, the more you see. Please, make yourself at home and enjoy your visit. We are happy to answer any questions.
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Austin Gem and Mineral Society
An awesome group of rock hounds and lapidary nuts. Come check them out.
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Dallas Gem and Mineral Society
Great group of people who love to share their knowledge about rocks, rocks, and even more rocks.
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Victoria Gem and Mineral Society
Everyone is Welcome! Our members are from all counties around Victoria, and as far as Houston. We cover all aspects of the lapidary hobby, including collecting, tumbling, cutting, polishing, faceting, silversmithing, carving, and wire-wrapping.
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Southwest Gem and Mineral Society
The Southwest Gem & Mineral Society Incorporated of San Antonio Texas, is organized to promote the exchange of knowledge and information in the earth sciences, the collection of minerals, fossils, and artifacts, an interest in lapidary art skills, and to cultivate fellowship among those interested in such endeavors.
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Houston Gem and Mineral Society
The Houston Gem and Mineral Society is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to study in the areas of earth science and related fields and arts. A major focus of the HGMS is education. Through classes offered at the clubhouse and through our scholarship fund, the HGMS encourages its individuals and groups to better their knowledge and understanding in these areas. The society is open to all persons with rockhound or fossil "fever." We offer something for every family member, from junior members to senior citizens, and our activities encourage family participation. The HGMS is a member of the Southeast Federation of Mineral Societies (SCFMS) and is affiliated with the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies (AFMS).
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El Paso Gem and Mineral Society
The El Paso Mineral and Gem Society, Inc. Is a non-profit organization. The purpose of this society shall be to increase and disseminate knowledge about minerals and other geologic materials; to encourage mineral study, collecting and fashioning as a hobby; to conduct meeting, lectures, displays, field trips, and to sponsor shows for the general edification of the public.
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Austin Bead Society
Magpie Gemstones is a proud member of the Austin Bead Society. Look them up and attend a meeting. They are a good bunch of folk.
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Houston Bead Society
The Houston Bead Society meets at 10:00 a.m. on the third Saturday of each month. Meetings are at Bayou Manor, 4141 S. Braeswood Blvd., Houston, Texas. Meetings usually include a workshop or inservice on different skills or techniques. Everyone is invited to participate!
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San Antonio Bead Society
Magpie Gemstones is proud to sponsor the San Antonio Bead and Ornament Society. Monthly meetings and a lot of fun humans.
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Wild West Bead Society
Purpose of the The Wild West Bead Society (WWBS) was formed to: -Promote the education, history and creative enjoyment of beads. Promote the elements of personal adornment. Teach the steps to creating jewelry using: beads, natural stones, metal, clay, glass, wire, other materials. These lovely humans are close to Dallas and are fun to hang out with. Check out their meetings if you are close by.
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Wimberley Texas Market Days
Every once and awhile the beads like to go to this market. It is huge, fun, and worth a whole day to play there.
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Bead Renaissance Shows
Shows are both Retail and Wholesale, excellent quality product.
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Bead Jamboree
A great bead show curcuit that just started up. Great vendors and promoters! Check them out when they come near you.
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AKS Gem Show
We have been producing and promoting gem, jewelry, and bead shows for over 35 years and we hope you can join us for our next show. Thank you!
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Kiss My Beads
A full-featured bead shop with faceted gemstones, handmade jewelry, glass, Czech firepolished beads, freshwater pearls, stone beads, findings, wire, training DVDs to borrow and a reference library in George Town, Texas.
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San Marcos Bead and Wire Faux Society
Do you love making pretty things with beads and or wire? Or do you just love to collect pretty beads? If you are near enough to San Marcos Texas on the first Thursday of every month, come and join in the fun! Just a bunch of bead-aholics yammering and sharing our latest aspect of the passion. No fees, no rules, just fun. Hence - Faux!
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Unique Wire Artists Yahoo Group
If you can appreciate hand made jewelry that's created in wire, beads, glass, or any other type of material, than you are more than welcome to join us. There are many members here that have a vast amount of time twisting wire into beautiful art. They are more than willing to share experiences and time. So please step in, grab a cup of coffee and take a stroll through the pictures section and a leave a hello and some links to your eye candy so we can get to know you.
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Wire Wrap Jewelry Yahoo Group
A list for lovers of all things wire wrapping, beading with wire, and jewelry in general. Everyone is welcome from the newest beginner to the numerous successful experts that are already members of our list. You will find discussions, tutorials, contests and more. Come join Sandy and the rest of our talented members for some fun and inspirational ideas. Swap project ideas, share photos of your newest creation, get an answer to that nagging question—it’s all here!
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Austin Bead Society Yahoo Group
The Austin Bead Society was formed in October, 1990. The objectives of the Society are to promote education and research regarding beads and bead-related subjects, and to provide support to bead collectors, designers, and enthusiasts. The purpose of this group is to provide a place for ABS members to communicate with each other and share their jewelry making enthusiasm and information. While the group is restricted to current members, the society always welcomes new members. If you are interested in becoming a member, you can visit our website for a member application form and instructions or come to one of our monthly meetings to check us out.
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Wire Wrap Texas Yahoo Group
Wire Wrappers of Texas, Unite! Find other addicts in your area. Do you play with wire? We do! Join us if you want to learn more about wire art jewelry. We welcome beginners, seasoned pros, and everyone in between. We dabble in other art forms, but jewelry is queen! Residents of other states and countries are welcome, too, as long as you're patient with our local chatter.
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Texas Beaders Yahoo Group
Texas Beaders is a discussion list for beadwork artists living in Texas. Its purpose is to share info about local bead resources, bead gatherings and retreats, classes, shows, bead stores, traveling bead vendors, beading techniques, bead websites and member's latest work.
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