It's not that there's anything wrong with costume or fashion jewelry -- meaning ... stones as opposed to the fine metals and precious and semi-precious stones used in fine jewelry.

The jewelry-making classes taught in our Metals Department include the traditional focus on technique and materials, as well as contemporary considerations of concept, design, and experimentation.

“Chains have existed since ancient times, used for decorative ... Voilà: jewelry to wear and hand down through Eternity. Hum's mixed precious metal and diamond designs appeal to creative ...