Estate Jewelry Susan Dorling, BellaOnline's Jewelry Collecting Editor After the war, the massive, geometrical jewelry of the 1940s was replaced by nature-inspired designs. Precious stones returned with a vengeance as did scrollwork and curved mounts. In 1948, Cartier produced the first fully three-dimensional panther brooch, commissioned by the Duchess of Windsor.

Crochet for Knitting Marjorie Colletta, BellaOnline's Knitting Editor Crochet is definitely a cousin to knitting. It is a great skill to have in your toolbox.

Felt Hearts with 3 Bead Picot Edging
3 Bead Picot Edges are a classic and easy technique, in this project, we will use the technique to make little heart pins that can be given as Valentine gifts.

The Big Year vs. The King's Speech
Both movies feature lots of male bonding, but only one won the Academy Award last year. Here's why.

Tatting vs Wrapping
You practiced and studied hard to master the flip (tatting), to make the loop transfer and create the double stitch one half at a time. And now it says don't flip?

Vintage Jewelry Design This fabulous coffee-table book showcases classic vintage jewelry over the past 120 years and includes a helpful vintage shopping guide.

A Passion for Jewelry:Secrets & More For anyone with a passion for collecting jewelry, this helpful, lushly-illustrated guide explores every kind of jewelry imaginable.

Secrets to Collecting Jewelry: Buy More for Less A wonderful book for beginner and seasoned vintage jewelry collectors alike, replete with excellent photos and detailed information.