Ethical Metalsmiths Outreach- Join the Mission
EM's new hand out, looks great and features my Feather Cuff Bracelet- made in USA of hammer formed 100% reclaimed and refined 18k gold with ideal cut conflict free diamonds.
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Launch of Additional Traceability Procedure
It has always been a great concern of mine to operate as Responsible a business in the jewelry industry as possible and fortunately many of the issues are now reaching consumers. A long time member of Ethical Metalsmiths, and now helping run it, this is one of the most effective ways to help improve the [...]
FAIR TRADE GEMS Video
I am so pleased to share one of my favorite suppliers of exquisite gemstones has been a PIONEER in Fair Trade Colored Gems, long before consumers and industry really wanted to think about sourcing... Columbia Gem House has been a founding advocate of improving the industry through advocacy AND practice, and has helped create the Jewelry [...]
form & concept Features Alexandra Hart
I am pleased to be a part of the launch of this great gallery and community builder, and recent host to a Radical Jewelry Makeover exhbition event, part of Ethical Metalsmiths educational agenda! "form & concept is an art gallery founded to expand and explore the boundaries of perceived distinctions between art, craft, and design.Our [...]
Sculpture Dance: Arthropod Series
The culmination of this year long project which originates in my Arthropodic Sculpture series exhibited at Mingei International Museum's Allied Craftsmen Today from June 2013 through July 2014, is now live in the video, Sculpture Dance. The overall concept and metal work are my vision for the project, but collaborative at each consecutive step. From the [...]
Beyond the Basics 2: Stone Setting Workshop, second session
In this one-day intensive workshop participants will learn two pointed facetted gemstone setting techniques used in fine goldsmithing
Beyond the Basics 2: Stone Setting Workshop
.....By learning and practicing the basic principles, you will be able to teach yourself further techniques and adapt them to your own designs.
Sparks Gallery Mother’s Day Bazaar
Join us on Saturday, May 12th from 1pm – 5pm for a one day only Summer Bazaar at Sparks Gallery featuring new jewelry & small works by local artists. Just in time for Mother’s Day and graduation gift shopping. Exclusive offers on delicious eats at Cafe Sevilla – our neighbors in the Gaslamp. Free event [...]
WJA Newsletter Q+A Press
The San Diego Chapter of Womens Jewelery Association newsletter recently featured me with a few good questions:
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.