No matter the latest fashion trends hitting the New York and Paris runways, every model will have one thing in common: the jewelry they wear. Jewelry manufacturing is a booming business as adults and children of all ages are looking for the right jewelry to wear for everyday activities, special occasions and to have as…
What metals do jewelry makers most commonly use to make jewelry? Average men and women might correctly guess gold and silver. A few might also add platinum to the list. It’s likely that few would think of pewter. Even though lots of jewelry makers and owners favor pewter jewelry for good reasons, people may not…
Using lead-free pewter alloys for making jewelry helps alleviate health concerns Adding lead to an alloy can help create characteristics—such as softness and lower melting temperatures—that are useful for many applications. However, lead also is a neurotoxin that is dangerous to animals and humans. Small children are more vulnerable to the effects of lead exposure…