tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63800664971870127812024-02-18T19:34:49.341-08:00BZ Originals Blog PostsDiscovering a new way to meet people with similar interest, share ideas, and seek growth in creative design.Barbara of BZ Originalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00511393814146130493noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6380066497187012781.post-13189061763386810552012-04-28T06:45:00.001-07:002012-04-28T06:46:48.227-07:0014k GOLD FILL AND GOLD VERMEIL VS. GOLD PLATE<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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14k Gold Fill jewelry parts are created by
heat-and-pressure-bonding several thin layers of REAL 14k gold over another
metal such as brass or copper. It
depends upon the manufacturer, but normally the 14k gold is applied in many
layers allowing for much slower wear when interacting with the skins natural
oils and salts. For example, the inside
shank of a gold fill ring may wear off after about 3 years of constant wear,
but will continue to look beautiful with the 14k gold shine on the outside for
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Gold-plate is often a thin layer or gold or most often a
gold colored metal that has no karat quality at all and will wear off very
quickly – sometimes after wearing just a few times. Gold electroplate will last longer than gold
fill, particularly if it is 14k gold electroplate.</div>
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Gold Vermeil is normally 18k or 22k real gold chemically
electroplated over real sterling silver.
Most gold vermeil made, and that I purchase is made by Bali in Indonesia. The gold is much thicker than gold
plate. My supplier of gold vermeil in Indonesia
describes their gold vermeil as: “We use
the process of electrolysis, electricity and an acid bath, to attach the gold
(22K) to sterling. Electrolysis is also called electroplating or just
"plating" for short. A layer of approximately .003 inch of 24 karat
gold stand up to normal wear.”</div>
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14k Gold fill jewelry parts are normally much more expensive
to purchase than real sterling silver.
For example a gold or silver plate toggle clasp may cost $2 to purchase,
but will be $8 to $10 in sterling silver, $12-$14 in Gold Vermeil and $20 to
$25 in 14k gold fill. For this reason,
most 14k gold fill parts are much more dainty and smaller in order to reduce
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In any case, gold-filled and/or gold vermeil is a much more
durable product than gold-plate.
Gold-filled jewelry is economical, and enjoys the rich look of gold at a
fraction of the cost.<br />
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You will find all types of metals in my store
because I think it is important to have all price ranges to accommodate
all kinds of pocketbooks and needs, but it is important also to educate
yourself on the difference. The set shown uses 14k gold fill chain, gold vermeil findings and 16k gold electroplate calla lily findings. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/95548979/14k-gold-fill-and-coral-calla-lily">http://www.etsy.com/listing/95548979/14k-gold-fill-and-coral-calla-lily</a></div>
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</div>Barbara of BZ Originalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00511393814146130493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6380066497187012781.post-31378045082990893802011-12-23T20:40:00.000-08:002011-12-23T20:41:51.650-08:00Merry Christmas!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzdqKoZF2HSkKHa7qxIAt6VPuTZqsYXIOuv3l4ZVay__Dhuke7bnsF2gI4yI97qk6-ZhvFpUQhoLxF6iIGD9gXLagedz_oRmj15P-5AwGhCgVme6vnOxOWGdOEZuveswuH5Ko70Yk_XdU/s1600/005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzdqKoZF2HSkKHa7qxIAt6VPuTZqsYXIOuv3l4ZVay__Dhuke7bnsF2gI4yI97qk6-ZhvFpUQhoLxF6iIGD9gXLagedz_oRmj15P-5AwGhCgVme6vnOxOWGdOEZuveswuH5Ko70Yk_XdU/s200/005.JPG" width="200" /></a></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><u><b><span style="color: red;">MERRY CHRISTMAS! </span></b></u></span></div>Thank you all<span style="background-color: #eeeeee;"></span> for a wonderful year! Looking forward to a great 2012 with new ideas, new designs, and new friends. <span style="font-size: x-large;"><u><b><span style="color: red;"></span></b></u></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><u><b><span style="color: red;"></span></b></u></span><br />
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I am in the process of getting ready for shows we are doing this fall. It's a rainy, dismal day, so a good day to stay inside and work. I have not forgotten about my Etsian friends though! Sales have been so good on both <a href="http://www.odysseycreations.etsy.com/">Odyssey Creation</a>s and <a href="http://www.bzoriginals.etsy.com/">BZ Originals</a> that I have had to quit posting new items or I won't have anything left for shows! Love you guys! If you are in the area, shows are:<br />
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October 15/16 - Mollie McGees, Boulder County Fairgrounds, Longmont, CO<br />
November 4/5/6 - newly remodeled Lincoln Center at Magnolia and Meldrum, Fort Collins<br />
November 19/29 - - Mollie McGees, Boulder County Fairgrounds, Longmont, CO<br />
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See you there if you are local! <br />
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Barb Z<br />
</div>Barbara of BZ Originalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00511393814146130493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6380066497187012781.post-35293916479256028222011-09-11T13:16:00.000-07:002011-09-11T13:20:56.840-07:00Remembrance of September 11 - You will not be forgotten<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">I felt inspired this morning to put together a treasury in remembrance of September 11. I hope you enjoy it.<br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTA5MTQ2MTV8NzAzMjcxNDcz/you-shall-not-be-forgotten">You Shall Not be forgotten</a><br />
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While the time was both incredibly sad and most terrible, I will always believe that some good will come from every horrible event. The artists here have poured out their hearts, and I am sure shed tears, while doing their work. I have flown a flag in front of my house every day since this event and always will and you see far more flags flying even now that before. We will not forget them. Thank you all for sharing and contributing such wonderful works of art for such a remembrance. While our country may not always be perfect, it is still the best place to live in the world, and our spirit will always hold strong and unbendable.<br />
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The following is an editorial that I wrote shortly after the event that was published in the Rapid City Journal in South Dakota where I was living at the time. I thought I would share it. </td></tr>
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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 98%; text-align: justify;"><i><span style="font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 98%;">We have walked through this day in a daze, amazed that such acts of terrorism could possibly strike so close to home, amazed that our fellow citizens, friends and family, and loved ones of our own and people we know are lost forever in a silent scream and a cloud of dust. It all seems so senseless, unreal, surrealistic. Yet it is real, knowing that this day may well change every day for the rest of our lives, perhaps even the rest of many people’s lives in the whole world. </span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 98%; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 98%; text-align: justify;"><i><span style="font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 98%;">We pray as a nation for God to unite the hearts of our nation and guide our leaders in sound decisions and strong hearts in what we all have to face as a result of this direct terrorism attack. Oddly enough, it is likely our prayers to God and our belief in the Lord Jesus may well be one of predominant reasons America was attacked in the first place. We can only pray that these people who did this can see that the burning faith the people of America have in God has been unwaivered and we continue to hold our belief strong and close to our hearts in the hope that someday all of the world will come to understand the teachings of our Lord and the strength and power of our God. Yes, Jesus died to save their souls, too, if only they would allow themselves to be saved.</span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 98%; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 98%; text-align: justify;"><i><span style="font-size: 12.5pt; line-height: 98%;">Yet at the end of day, we have much to be thankful for - especially for life itself for those of us who have been allowed that blessing of one more day with our family and loved ones. In a new day beyond the heartache this terrorism brings, we are each given the chance to once again somehow make a positive difference in this world. The unity of feelings that has brought this nation together today lends truth to the fact that the thousands that have died today, have not died in vain. We will stand together, and our belief in God shall not be waivered, only made stronger and more united. A terribly sad day, and yet, somehow, so much good shall become of it, as America now united in compassion and faith will unfold a story in the days to come, a story of unbending unity, courage and determination every bit as glorious as our flag which continues to fly over our lands and seas.</span></i></div><br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRTYyhjbuatPLyJ39Eg4O-iMDKqxbKFRsprm9icpcCsmhyBLvt40dGhFOjzHU_Xo_QIT8_1yrjWco3UFJoj-zAJBEh3RD4siwcuopknyW2AnKJ39i1WGwi3S6fKFIz_DNch0YOqGeO7_Y/s1600/088.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRTYyhjbuatPLyJ39Eg4O-iMDKqxbKFRsprm9icpcCsmhyBLvt40dGhFOjzHU_Xo_QIT8_1yrjWco3UFJoj-zAJBEh3RD4siwcuopknyW2AnKJ39i1WGwi3S6fKFIz_DNch0YOqGeO7_Y/s200/088.JPG" width="200" /></a>Here are some photos of my recent "open and box and go wild" episode. Shades of Jade and dark green Tourmaline and Serpentine, with pale pink pearls, or light orchids - soothing to the soul colors! See my website for all listings in these colors at <a href="http://www.bzoriginals.etsy.com/">www.BZOriginals.Etsy.com. </a>Barbara of BZ Originalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00511393814146130493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6380066497187012781.post-57126134366386383382011-07-23T09:08:00.000-07:002011-07-23T09:12:20.621-07:00What I am working on now<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4wOn_lsyvVo_pEvrw2gjEWzuFfkl9B06OxZ37KXOIssNV2bM43WXebLuZfqAJtNzF1RGMSIDC9XRE0IY-9WETB-_KWlpHnJIR72pzv8hMc5gYDH9RIjmnY0CuOHTyVSZlYfCu06qZnaY/s1600/005+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4wOn_lsyvVo_pEvrw2gjEWzuFfkl9B06OxZ37KXOIssNV2bM43WXebLuZfqAJtNzF1RGMSIDC9XRE0IY-9WETB-_KWlpHnJIR72pzv8hMc5gYDH9RIjmnY0CuOHTyVSZlYfCu06qZnaY/s320/005+%25282%2529.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Sometimes I just look at a single item and as I open boxes of beads to look for things to go with it, I get into a color scheme that I don't want to let go of for awhile. I am currently in that process. The need to go back to some semiprecious stones and a look inspired by nature starting with a carved light green jade leaf has taken me on a journey of soft greens, dark greens, roses and peachy pink pearls. I have one entire 3 piece set done, a couple of pairs of earrings, working on a bookmark, and am about to open the super lucious gemstone box and break out some of the expensive faceted tourmaline to go with a Karen Hill Tribe Sterling Silver leaf pendant for what will likely turn into another 3 piece set. I will be doing at least one super long pair of earrings for my wonder customer Olivia as well. It often takes 2 to 3 weeks to get things done, photographed and listed, but keep posted! I hope you are all enjoying your summer! Try to stay cool! A rose from my garden to you.Barbara of BZ Originalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00511393814146130493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6380066497187012781.post-30316939806567435602011-07-23T08:58:00.000-07:002011-07-23T09:13:15.460-07:00Preview of Pearl Sets to come!<div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="font-family: inherit;">I put some pictures on Facebook (look for me under Barbara Zinkhan) of my son (Jerry) and grandson (Izaiha) last Sunday. I have not seen Izaiha in awhile so it was really, really nice. Here's a few pics.</div>Barbara of BZ Originalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00511393814146130493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6380066497187012781.post-67193510197991616022011-07-07T20:14:00.000-07:002011-07-07T20:14:59.382-07:00Custom set for Maria<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXzB6SF83hg3g8vggQKbkI_IF5HL7Gd8AcSx42yC8x2W9gC5KJLYRTr2ovHcI6yWQPR_1IbcjXCp5vz93I93_Qp5pnTxAlgu6clsV8itvHkAVaDgAoU3MM6h2rFdWjxbLu5p0sMeRem6U/s1600/007.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXzB6SF83hg3g8vggQKbkI_IF5HL7Gd8AcSx42yC8x2W9gC5KJLYRTr2ovHcI6yWQPR_1IbcjXCp5vz93I93_Qp5pnTxAlgu6clsV8itvHkAVaDgAoU3MM6h2rFdWjxbLu5p0sMeRem6U/s200/007.JPG" width="200" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSVc0VljK6ibtbXhzgePekf1qypELTdDBzWE3gorcZG08-wvU4qnsk1GX-J5aqf6o3csMN7aIE02ckQXxxxigo3KMo11V3SNBAEs-18pxMUVo3NhnfLNrbP3hWM0ogo9k7admHZP_a_Hg/s1600/056.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSVc0VljK6ibtbXhzgePekf1qypELTdDBzWE3gorcZG08-wvU4qnsk1GX-J5aqf6o3csMN7aIE02ckQXxxxigo3KMo11V3SNBAEs-18pxMUVo3NhnfLNrbP3hWM0ogo9k7admHZP_a_Hg/s320/056.JPG" width="320" /></a>I have had the great pleasure of working with a terrific person and customer to create just the special set for her! This set was created with all sterling silver, olivine Swarovski, and turquoise Czech glass beads with the lovely Picasso finish. She sent me a picture of her wearing all 3 pieces and she just radiated! Thought I would share it with you! Please feel free to contact me if you have any special needs - I LOVE custom work - making something that is just perfect for that special someone - YOU!Barbara of BZ Originalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00511393814146130493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6380066497187012781.post-86893366727712079652011-07-07T20:05:00.000-07:002011-07-07T20:05:33.774-07:00New gemstones in!I just got some new faceted gemstones in!<br />
<ul><li>Faceted Tourmaline in several types including some tiny faceted briolettes cut like Swarovski that sparkle like Swarovski - very expensive but so worth it! I love the versatility and all the colors of Tourmaline from black to gold, rose pinks, watermelons, olive greens, and more. What fun!</li>
<li>Peruvian Chalcedony - a beautiful light aqua stone much like Amazonite - in long graduated daggers (like 40mm long!) and carved, yes CARVED, leaves. Think I will use them some faceted smokey quartz.</li>
<li>Green Chalcedony - tiny gemstones with tons of sparkle that I think will go gorgeous with something blue.</li>
<li>Some trillion cut blue quartz little pyramids that are fantastic! I think these would go gorgeous with Swarovski Tanzanite. Don't know what I'm going to make with these yet, but they are gorgeous. I want to get more in other colors! </li>
</ul>Barbara of BZ Originalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00511393814146130493noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6380066497187012781.post-21156048315908717452011-06-25T09:22:00.001-07:002011-06-25T09:22:20.102-07:00BloggingI have posted some jewelry blogs on the Odyssey Creations Blog Spot as well, so be sure to check that link for updates to all shops. Odyssey Creations is my original google account and access to that blog seems to be much easier. Still figuring things out. <br />
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BarbBarbara of BZ Originalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00511393814146130493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6380066497187012781.post-58584588573321373242011-03-18T15:28:00.000-07:002011-03-18T15:28:37.691-07:00PaperworkWhew! Just got done with paperwork backed up to the first of March. Why do I let it go so long! Probably because it's not my favorite thing to do, but it does feel good to have a clean desk - at home anyway. I have a day off from the regular job today, which is nice. I woke up this morning with thoughts of all I wanted to get done, and thanking God that I have a home to do it all in, unlike so many people, especially in Japan right now. My heart really goes out to those people. Please see my jewelry website at <a href="http://www.bzoriginals.etsy.com/">http://www.bzoriginals.Etsy.com</a> as 10% of all sales this weekend is going to the good people of Japan. Wish I could do more, but... remember that paperwork I was just talking about? Barbara of BZ Originalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00511393814146130493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6380066497187012781.post-40413376315230086162011-03-18T08:26:00.000-07:002011-03-18T08:26:31.041-07:00Today's Things to Do and JapanI took today off to catch up on so many things I need to do at home. I awoke and my mind started clicking away at my list, and then, I thought about what the people in Japan would be doing today and all at once, all I have to get done isn't that important. Like so many people, I watch what is going on overseas daily. My heart goes out to them time and time and again. Such a series of tragedies for one country to endure. And while I sit in my warm home, many there are crammed into shelters, don't know about their loved ones, or have no where to go at all. While I have been through some pretty tough times myself, and I know and believe that those times are what makes us a better person, it is still not something that I would wish on anyone at all... of any race or religion. So, in honor of Japan, today and through this weekend, 10% of all sales from my shop shall go to the people in Japan. Hopefully someday I will be in a position to do far more. So please visit my shop on Etsy and let me know that you care too.Barbara of BZ Originalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00511393814146130493noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6380066497187012781.post-48307926199688110132011-03-17T20:12:00.000-07:002011-03-17T20:12:45.524-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5o4Df5nCm-BZKeTZIbvJtZPNt7FgyFOjX6aQtYyY2tZfFKbDix1nYKmOp1AW2o_ECZ7oq0qtFts5Iwf2KUuqnJ4v_1H6uYxovEbJQfQ73TqVjFSrHy_AItw3oaxQHYrD2Nc0MjQu7cDA/s1600/021.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5o4Df5nCm-BZKeTZIbvJtZPNt7FgyFOjX6aQtYyY2tZfFKbDix1nYKmOp1AW2o_ECZ7oq0qtFts5Iwf2KUuqnJ4v_1H6uYxovEbJQfQ73TqVjFSrHy_AItw3oaxQHYrD2Nc0MjQu7cDA/s320/021.JPG" width="320" />A</a></div>A very special lady that I worked with last night to create the earrings pictures in this blog that told me I should start blogging. I do love to write, and I love to get ideas from people, so why not? I think these are the longest earrings I've ever made - nearly 5 inches long. She says she can pull them off and I believe her. <br />
At any rate, I started a blog for my original Etsy site Odyssey Creations back in 2009 and never did anything with it. I think it scared me. Too much public knowledge. But I think I am okay with sharing some information and would like to meet more people with the same kind of interest. So I posted on my Odyssey Creations blog tonight too <a href="http://www.odysseycreations.blogspot.com/">http://www.OdysseyCreations.BlogSpot.com</a>, actually probably a more personal note. But I hope you enjoy thoughts, my creations and if you want to comment, or leave a note, I'd love to hear from you! Barbara of BZ Originalshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00511393814146130493noreply@blogger.com0