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Learn the ins and outs of using gold-filled with these common questions and ansers.

by Hilary Halstead Scott

What is Gold-Filled? Can it Tarnish? FAQs

Learn the ins and outs of using gold-filled in your designs. Using and explaining gold-filled can be complicated, prepare yourself with these common questions about the material.

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Learn how to have a great experience at the annual Tucson Gem Show. Plus, find out where to find Halstead during your trip.

by Hilary Halstead Scott

Halstead's Guide to The Tucson Gem Show

Check out our tips for a great experience at the annual Tucson Gem Show. Plus, learn where to connect with team Halstead during your trip.

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Flower blanks are some of our favorite jewelry making findings. Get inspired with by metalsmithing techniques to make flower jewelry.

by Ashley Maldonado

Making Flower Jewelry With Blanks

Get inspired by some of our favorite techniques for making flower jewelry using these customer favorite flower blanks for silversmithing.

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We’ll cover 6 key design elements to include in your jewelry to get that southwestern style.

by Sylvie Alusitz

6 Tips for Creating Western Jewelry

We’ll cover 6 key design elements to include in your jewelry to get that western style. From stone type to bezels to stamps, and more, these are the elements you need to create a collection of western jewelry.

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Halstead Jewelry Residency Program call for applications. Opportunity to use our headquarters jewelry studio space to work on your goals.

by Hilary Halstead Scott

Halstead Jewelry Residency Program

The Halstead Jewelry Residency Program provides office space and studio access to visiting jewelry artists for a period of one to four weeks. The residency is located in Prescott, Arizona. Applications are due September 30.

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The Halstead Showcase Kit is a creative challenge to use materials from the Kit to create a unique piece of jewelry. Have it featured in our online gallery!

by Sylvie Alusitz

2025 Halstead Showcase: Garden Party

The 2025 Halstead Showcase Kit is a creative challenge to use materials from our Garden Party Kit to create a unique piece of jewelry. Have it featured in our online gallery!

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This blog covers various ways to finish gold-filled chains. From basic to more complex, we’ll offer how-tos on each way.

by Sylvie Alusitz

How to Make Gold-Filled Chain Jewelry

This blog covers 4 different ways to finish gold-filled chains. From basic to more complex, we’ll cover the tools you need, considerations, and offer how-tos.

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