Did you know that rings are sized differently around the world? It’s a fact that fingers essentially are the same shape around the world, but other nations measure them differently. We want to celebrate our differences with a chart! Conveniently these are the exact size range that we offer on our Kickstarter! Now would be a…
Author: Mrs Magpie
This Coin Has Gluten!
You’ve probably had at least one of every state quarter in your pocket or purse at one time or another. And now you could be wearing the coin on your finger, or say, on a chain around your neck (Hint, hint Mrs.MagpiesTreasures on Kickstarter). But here are some things you may not know about the state quarters…
Is this REAL silver?
Um, well… The short answer is…No. The quarters and dimes we use contain NO silver. None of the currently-minted quarters and dimes in circulation do! I was shocked, SHOCKED, I tell ya! The slightly longer answer is that modern “clad” coins are minted by layering a mix of 75% copper and 25% nickel (aka cupronickel) over…
Great Sizer’s Ghost! Finger-tips on getting the perfect size.
You want to get a ring, but you’re not sure of what size you need. Unless you’re a jeweler or it’s a hobby, then you probably don’t have one of those ring size thingys laying around. Here are a few “finger-tips” for getting the perfect size and fit: Look for an online ring measuring site.…
Wait! My finger turned green!
Wait! My finger turned green! Or grey, or black. The good news is that usually that dirty stain on your finger will wash off with soap and water. So what the heck is going on? I’ve done some research online and – surprise, surprise – the internet has conflicting, even far-fetched information. I’m pretty sure…
The Joys of Pocket Change
Nearly everyone has a handful of change in their pocket or wallet. What made us decide to turn these every day objects into wearable art? First – they’re cool. Coins have beautiful design elements. The material used in contemporary coins retains these design elements during the process of creation, so you end up with a…
Isn’t that illegal?
Probably one of the most popular questions we’re asked is “isn’t it illegal to deface U.S. currency?” In a word, no. It is illegal to deface currency to turn it into other currency, with the intent to defraud. So we can’t take a dime and make it a quarter because we would be defrauding the…