Smart Shopping – Handcrafted Jewelry Craftmanship

The Importance of Good Craftmanship in Jewelry

When purchasing handcrafted jewelry, most buyers are concerned primarily with the design.  It is important to examine the workmanship itself.  We’ve outlined some of the most common elements handmade jewelry and how to identify good craftmanship.

Wrapped Loops

Many pieces of handcrafted jewelry are made with wrapped loops.  These are used to create links of beads on wire.

When examining jewelry, check to see that the loops are neat and even, and that no pieces of wire are jutting out from the loop.