Did you think that link bracelets weren’t a top pick anymore? Well, you couldn’t be more wrong! Just look at the chunky link bracelets seen in the March 2007 Vogue for this coming spring and summer fashion trends. Big chunky link bracelets are awesome. We believe these bracelets are a fad that will never go out […]
Once again, we see copper as the big thing this season. A few weeks ago, we recently posted two color wheels that show the color tones that go well together. Click here to see that post: Color Wheels. Here you can see a variety of copper/bronze tones that work nicely together, as well as silver/black tones […]
Here are a few helpful hints when photographing people. This can also apply to many other photographic subjects such as jewelry, animals, still-life.
1. Be aware of your lighting. Is the sun really bright? Be careful or your subject will be dark if the sun is behind them. Use an outdoor film with a slower film […]
We have recently noticed a HUGE comback of chunky plastic jewelry. We have a lot of jewelry in two of our stores that have many plastic pieces, including awesome lucite, and unique bakelite items. Below are a few images we found that are similar to items we have or have had in the past.
Below we see […]
After you take a picture, the image often changes color once uploaded to your computer. The images may have a greenish cast or may be slightly dark. To edit, crop and fix some of these picture, you need a good photo program. We highly suggest Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Photoshop Elements. These programs are a great […]
With vintage trends being so popular in the last several years, we have acquired a variety of accessories besides jewelry. These accessories include vintage hats, purses, hat stick pins, and shoe clips. In a recent article in April’s issue of Glamour, we discovered that having your own style is the way to go! Try wearing vintage […]
Here are a few jewelry fixing basics that I (sarah, the jewelry fixing girl, here at raefields) have picked up while working here. I hope you can use them when fixing a piece of your own jewelry.
RHINESTONES
Never submerge any piece of jewelry with rhinestones in water, cleaner or alcohol. It mess it up, even if […]
Check out the March issue of Elle magazine showing off copper as a top pick this coming season! Last week we showed you two color wheels of bronze, copper, silver, and gold tones. This magazine confirms our color visions for the spring!
Check out our copper collection at AJ Raefields and 24/7Jewelry!
http://www.ajraefields.com
Are you trying to photograph a tiny mark on a piece of jewelry, or a small flaw? Well, if your camera does not have a macro setting, or if it just won’t capture what you want, you can photograph through a magnifying glass or a loop. This works surprisingly well! If you hold your camera […]
Create your own “Look for Less”! We have several ideas for you to incorporate into your everyday wardrobe. A much less expensive way to have style wihtout buying designer accessories that empty your pockets and leave them dry as a bone!
Check out these ideas:
1. Accessories for the hair should be more popular! We just don’t seem to […]