Sometimes as a jewelry maker you don't realize that you are literally speaking a different language. Witness this recent conversation:
Me: Look at this necklace I just made.
Friend: Wow, you welded the pieces together!
Me: It's riveting.
Friend: I know. Fascinating!
Me: No, riveting. It's the technique.
Friend: (Puzzled look.) Um, okay. I really like it.
Me: (Sigh.) Thanks.
Pictured here: My Soaring to New Heights necklace which features a layered and riveted pendant. The smaller circle is riveted to the larger one, while the bird charm freely moves from the jump ring. The book inspiration behind this piece was Unstoppable Me!, a children's book.