• Shop Small & Shine Bright: Jewelry Brands Using Bay & Stew Supplies

    Hey jewelry lovers! 💎✨ At Bay & Stew, we're all about supplying creators with high-quality goodies to craft their stunning jewelry designs. While we don't create custom or finished jewelry ourselves, we often get requests from folks looking for ready-to-wear pieces. And guess what? We've got you covered!
    We've rounded up some amazing small jewelry brands that use our supplies. Shopping small is all about finding unique pieces, getting personalized service, and supporting real people behind the scenes.
  • Why Jewelry Turns Skin Green: Cleaning, Quality & Clasps

    Gold turning skin green? What causes it? And is there a way to avoid it? Turns out, the reaction has more to do with your skin pH or cosmetic ingredients than the metal quality. Even brand new, untarnished 14k solid gold can turn skin green!
  • Permanent Jewelry Artists Explain: How to Fix Broken Chains (And What to Charge!)

    A customer asks you to fix their broken chain... What do you do? We posted this question for our community on Instagram @bayandstew and collected lots of insight from permanent jewelry artists!

    In this Chain Chat blog, you'll learn about chain repair strategies, common policies, and how to prevent permanent jewelry from breaking in the first place (win, win!)
  • Gold Filled vs. Gold Plated? Quick Guide for Shoppers & Artists

    Gold plated, gold vermeil, or gold filled? What do these terms mean, and does the material quality really matter? (Yes!) We’ll break it down, so you can choose the best gold jewelry type for your project, budget, or style.

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