Blogging for jewelers and metalsmiths made easy! (and for those interested in jewelry and gemstones)

Canturi Jewels unveiled their “Barbie by Stefano Canturi” in NYC at Vogue’s Fashion’s Night Out events last month and that started this glamorous Barbie’s Tour of the US and Europe which will end at Christies Auction House. The New York Daily News reports: The curvaceous, custom-designed doll is donning a necklace featuring a 1-carat pink […]

Now in their second year, Veranda magazine’s Art of Design Awards “honor trailblazers forging paths in the design industry with work that is both innovative and timeless.” For the 2010 Awards the magazine recognized: Paul Wiseman in Interior Design Bernie de Le Cuona in Fabric Design Gil Schafer in Architecture Suzanne and Christopher Sharp of […]

From humble beginnings in his small shop in Camden, Maine, Etienne Perret rocketed to the top of his field with his innovative use of colored diamonds. His designs were soon available is stores across the country. With two “Diamonds of Distinction” awards and acknowledgement from Diamonds International and the Platinum Guild, most would be satisfied […]

Hoover & Strong and the Society of North American Goldsmiths together created the Harmony Jewelry Design Competition. This event is named after Harmony Metals, the environmentally sustainable metals group at Hoover & Strong. Professional jewelry makers and jewelry students will be able to compete in separate categories for first, second, and third place awards. Student […]