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Metal finishes on jewelry are commonly used in jewelry making and gives the metal a shiny, highly reflective look. But finishes can also be used to reduce shine and create a matte look (which accentuate gemstones like diamonds).

Brushed finishes are another technique that give jewelry a textured look and are created by brushing a material (like with sandpaper) against the metal, leaving stylish brush strokes.

Hammered finishes are relatively self-explanatory. They’re created by using a round hammer and give jewelry a distinctive wavy texture.

There are other interesting and creative finishes, such as stone finish or glass blasted, each creating its own particular look.

What finish is right for you? Like a thumbprint, each finish is unique and individual. When looking at the chart below, decide which ones speak to you and match your personality and lifestyle!

We’re more than just jewelers here at Joseph Schubach’s. We consider ourselves fashionistas of sorts. And why wouldn’t we? Jewelry and fashion go together like Romeo and Juliet, like peanut butter and jelly, like diamonds and forever!

So we couldn’t help ourselves after watching the insanely popular Beyonce video “Lemonade” that aired on HBO on April 23. It’s an epic watch, containing all of the tracks from her new album.

The dress? A canary yellow ruffled Roberto Cavalli number designed specifically for her. Love the fat hoop earrings to add an extra level of boldness.

We’re still reeling from the death of Prince. Not only has his music defined eras in our lives but his truly iconoclastic spirit has inspired millions of us. His fashion was uniquely his and often ahead of it’s time, expressing flamboyance, style and a broader vision of gender and sexuality.

May we all continue to be a bit bolder and spirit-free in his wake.

There are no accidents. And if there are, it’s up to us to look at them as something else. And that bravery is what creates new flowers.

Approximately 1.6mm wide

Don’t toss it! We know you want to but think, think. But most old or broken jewelry can easily be “reborn” using these fun and easy hacks. Remember it’s green-friendly and just plain fun.

BuzzFeed has a creatively inspiring article with tips to bring your “vintage pieces” back to life.

Here are a few snippets but check out more here.