It's Small Business Saturday, a time for all the holiday shoppers out there to celebrate the independent, unique companies that provide a retail experience that's markedly different than what you find at the mega retailers and big box stores. That's what we're always trying to do at Show Stable Artisans, and we thank you from the bottom of our heart for your loyal support! This year, we've got … [Read more...]
Cameo Horse Jewelry
Raise your hand if you're a fan of cameo jewelry! I know there are lots of you out there. Cameo is a very old art form, practiced by jewelry artisans for thousands and thousands of years. Images are carved in relief, which means they stand out, in several types of material. You'll hear about shell cameo, gemstone cameos, even bakelite cameo! Most cameo jewelry features a lovely woman in … [Read more...]
Cameo Horse Jewelry
Cameo jewelry has a long and proud history. Researchers have discovered examples of this finely carved jewelry dating back to the third century BC. Talk about a jewelry trend that lasts! People have often asked us, "What does cameo mean?" Many people think that the term cameo refers to a certain type of stone or gem, but this is not the case. Cameo actually means "an image carved in positive" … [Read more...]
Beautiful Horse Jewelry
The president of Turkmenistan, Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov, has announced that the state will be holding a Horse Beauty Pageant. The pageant is designed to celebrate Turkmenistan's native horse breeds. Turkmenistan was home to the Turkoman horse, now extinct, which was very similar to the Arabian. They were known for a proud and graceful gait. Today's Akhal-Tekke is descended from those Turkoman … [Read more...]