Recent content by CiullaJewelers

I don't see it possible without post-processing. However, if you use a single light inside of the image dome so that you get one point reflection of direct light, it may make the camera's reflection less noticable. However, I'm not really sure...

I know what you mean about the background, however, I don't think it was a color balance issue. Because there is so much white in the picture, it is messing with the camera's white balance. It has attempted to shift the exposure of the picture to a more neutral gray, but I don't think it has...

As for post-processing? You don?t need an expensive photo editing program. If you?ve got one that has a paintbrush, a cropping feature, and brightness and contrast control, you will probably be able to get by. Below is a picture I took as it came from the camera. Then, I used a paintbrush...

Well, I?ve learned (and continue to learn) a great deal here, so I decided I would try to contribute something useful to the forum. This is my little guide to photographing your pearls (and other jewelry). I will try use things that most of you may have around, or could pick up relatively...

Thanks for the advice, Caitlin. Actually, this is the only necklace I make with a barrel clasp because it is a little more "manly." Otherwise, I don't use them.

I always like hearing that. I know a few actors and they are all really nice, family-type people. Valeria101- Thanks for the compliment. Those aren't shell beads, though. They are CFWP. They're really round, but up close they have a lot of surface marks. I actually showed that necklace to...

Thanks so much for the info, Caitlin. And by the way, I just got back from seeing the movie "Holiday" with my fiance, and I think that you would love the jewelry worn by the female cast members. There were so many long beaded necklaces along with beaded earrings. Seemed very hip to me! Cheers

Right now I am knotting the thread onto the clasp and then adding a little epoxy to the knot, which is not very attractive. I have noticed that on nicer strands there appears to be a little wire wrap around the ends of the strands. It appears that the thread passes through the wire wrap and...

Yep, those are definately real puka. If you ever go to hawaii, while you're sitting on the beach, just sift through the sand and you might find a couple. I used to do it with my brother and sister on vacation... we never seemed to find enough for a necklace, though. LOL However, as I...

You should definately check it out if you get a chance. Very cool. My favorite was the "close-up gallery." There are some very talented magicians there.

boo- These happen to be the mass produced shell chips. I actually liked their uniformity. I have seen the real puka shells, but they are a little bigger and didn't reallly go with this necklace. My original concept was to use heishi beads made from oyster shells (instead of the clam shell...

Uh oh. My dad was thinking about getting my mom one of these necklaces for Christmas. I hope that there will be some left in stock! I'll have to tell my dad to get on it!

I was looking at your site, I have to say I love the Black Mother of Pearl Cubic Zirconium Earrings. I think they would go perfectly with one of those evening dresses with a LOW cut back and lots of straps. (Like you see on the red carpets all the time.) The one thing I did notice is that...

I especially like this set. It's beautiful!!!

Thanks Zeide! Yes, I know, it screams Southern California! I can't help it... born and raised! LOL