In today's midweek minute, we discuss solutions to a few common jewelry-wearing issues. 1. Metal Sensitivity Do you or does someone you know have a problem wearing metal jewelry? All of Terra Firma's metal items are lead- and nickel-free to reduce the possibility of skin reactions. Another idea: Embrace Glass! Glass beads do not react with people's skin. Stretch beaded jewelry can solve a lot of the issues as well. Fabric! Soft and hypoallergenic fabric ribbon necklace come in a huge range of colors and finishes, and minimal metal parts. You can also select your length! 2. Bracelets that don't fit So much fun to wear, so pretty, such a pain to fit, and such a pain to put on! Try stretch bracelets for a change. You can roll them on and off without any issues, and they can be made in whatever size you need. What size is your wrist? Maybe you don't wear a size 6. Maybe that's all they have at Big Box Store. You may even see something you love, but they don't have it in your size!! Shop handmade, and you won't have that problem. If you don't see your size, just ask. We make all of our products ourselves, so we can make them in your sizes. 3. Color Not Found! Need a necklace to go with that outfit, but the big box store only carries silver and gold? Try Terra Firma for a wider range of colors! We also have good quality ribbon necklaces in a variety of materials and widths to mix and match. 4. Doesn't match! I had found the most amazing necklace, in a favorite color. I looked for earrings to coordinate, for weeks. I found zip. Nothing. A copper necklace with silver earrings just wasn't what I wanted. So I decided to make my own! With a handmade shop, you can send in photos and discuss options with your artisan to get a design made just for you. More to come!