| Thank you so much for the advice Pattye! I already have some research books, but I am always expanding my collection. I have wanted a loupe and some other tools for some time now, but I am not sure where I could buy things of that nature. If anyone know of any stores or sites please let me know, it would be greatly appreciated. Also, I have been yearning to go to a jewelry or bead show and I have heard of a few in my area (Just in case anyone was curious I live in NJ), but when I check out the websites I noticed that I have to be in the jewelry business to attend. I really wanted to go to the JA show in NYC but I can't for the problem stated above. When it comes to going into jewelry stores, let's just say that I am the queen. I go to the stores in my area probably more than I should just to look and I can't go anywhere new without scoping the area for jewelry stores. |