Respect the Badge
GIA career fair was a great success, and a strong group of soon to be graduates had terrific questions! A great opportunity for me to help the next generation of jewelers.
100% Wonderful = 100% Reclaimed gold and Fair Trade sapphires
Finished just in time for the wedding, this 18k palladium white gold crown ring is set with 12 lovely deep blue sapphires from Royal Kings Plain Australia- its always a pleasure to create something 100% responsible.
The (Jolly) Green Giants of Jewelery
Contemporary Jewelry Design Group's list of top designers who work responsibly to make ethical choices in their studio practices and material sourcing. As a long time supporter of Ethical Metalsmiths, I am pleased to see the trend expanding:
The Tantalizing Language of Form
Preparations finalizing for the presentation I will be giving at the Craft In America Study Center on Saturday evening:
High Impact Rough Diamond Ring
This highly textured 18k band with bright polished interior is "impacted" by the lovely 1.48ct silvery white rough diamond, to create a natural, raw landscape.
Coaching at GIA Career Fair, October 5
Join GIA's valuable Career Fair Friday October 5 at the Carlsbad Campus all day. Career Coaching starts at noon, I will be coaching the Manufacturing questions!
“Green Giants” Feature in CJDG newsletter
Always good to promote socially conscious decision making in all industries, especially the Art and Design market. This issue of Contemporary Jewelry Design Group's newsletter features the Mermaid Ring in 100% reclaimed 18k gold:
9-11 Memorial New York
Remembering 911 today. Having visited, I am impressed with the Trade Tower Memorial in New York: the size, sound, and solemn beauty, and felt I should share. Video view here.
Natural Fancy Cognac Diamond Ring
This Infinity Twist band in 18k gold flaunts the intense fancy cognac diamonds, naturally occurring in the Argyle Mine of Australia. As always, the gold is not new mined material, 100% recycled.
Stardust Ring in 18k gold
The Crackle ring is re-invented here as a narrow guard ring: 3mm wide with a nice high profile. The polished interior contrasts with the rough texture, it rests comfortably next to another ring, or simply worn alone. As always: 100% recycled gold.