Loren Damewood DVD is available!!!!

March 21, 2009

At long last…the Loren Damewood DVD is available!!!! They are two-disk sets (because there’s just too much material to fit on one) and can be ordered directly from hiswebsite:http://www.golden-knots.com/kits_tools_order.html The cost is $40 plus $5 shipping. There are also a number of really great kits for doing some of the fun things the Loren teaches. […]

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March 19, 2009

In 12 separate contests, one each month through 2009, covering every important category, National Jeweler’s Best of Awards will recognize our industry’s most outstanding jewelry design and retailer marketing. Check the monthly schedule below to determine which monthly contests you should enter. Don’t miss your chance to be recognized as our industry’s best in your […]

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Elemental My Dear…from Stringing Magazine

March 17, 2009

from Stringing Magazine comes a new challenge (earth, air, fire, water) Vote for your favorite at: http://www.stringingmagazine.com Elemental, My Dear(earth, air, fire, and water)Stringing Challenge Gallery About the challenge: The challenge theme was “Elemental, My Dear (earth, air, fire, and water)” Stringing publishes stringing and simple wirework designs. Voting: Voting ends April 6, 2009. In […]

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Looking for a Gem & Jewelry Show Near You?

March 16, 2009

OK – the last thing I need is another blog to keep up!!!! The lastest offering from “A Fly On The Wall” is GemShows at: http://gemshows.userblogs.ganoksin.coms/ This is just a listing site – no reviews – just a monthly list of gem & jewelry shows. Shows range from huge International Shows – to – local […]

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A Little Social Link Love!

March 10, 2009

Some of my favorite Social Networks:Eons (for baby boomers): http://eons.com/Facebook: http://facebook.com/Flickr: http://flickr.com/Friend Feed: http://friendfeed.com/Linked In: http://linkedin.com/MySpace: http://myspace.com/Plaxo: http://plaxo.com/Twitter: http://twitter.com/Vox: http://vox.com/Xanga: http://xanga.com/Yelp: http://yelp.com/ Fashion (it is important to keep up with current fashion trends if you are a jewelry designer):StyleFeeder: http://www.stylefeeder.com/StyleHive: http://www.stylehive.com/ Social Networks/Forums for Jewelers:Yahoo Groups has a multitude of Jewelry oriented groups… from Beadingaholics […]

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Learn about making gold chains (Jewelry Television)

March 8, 2009

Have you done any chainmail or even just a simple two-in-one or two-in-two chain for a charm bracelet? Then you know how much work it is – and if you want soldered links – that could take a whole days work to complete a chain!!!! So – how are those finished chains made that they […]

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DTC’s 8th Annual Shining Light Awards

March 7, 2009

The launch of the eighth DTC Shining Light Awards Collection marked an historic occasion: for the first time ever, the competition was opened to South Africa’s neighbouring diamond producing countries – Namibia and Botswana, making the 2009 Shining Light Competition, one that is truly southern African. This new collection is a statement of bold design […]

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Swarovski At The Oscars – 2009

March 4, 2009

David Rockwell Drawings for the Oscars set – see more at: http://snipurl.com/d0tjc [chicago_broadwayworld_com] From the Swarovski Press Release: Swarovski Partners with David Rockwell to Unveil the First Glimpse of the Oscar® Set Design Swarovski Crystal helps bring a new and fresh look to the 81st Annual Academy Awards® Los Angeles, CA, February 16, 2009 – […]

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Thinking Green – Do You Think Of Ebay?

March 3, 2009

Everyone is talking “green” these days here is an interesting site I was directed to from the original recycler – Ebay’s “Green Team”! Ebay was founded on the principles of re-purposing or re-using…I am always finding things I can use for jewelry from the various dealers – from old watches – to vintage items – […]

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New Senior Buyer Joins the Jewelry Television Team

March 3, 2009

Jay Boyle announced this week the latest addition to the Senior Buying Team at JTV! George Williams! Apparently, as a result of the Tucson Gem Show the JTV buying team is taking their act on the road…ROAD TRIP!!!! The new Sr. Buyer, George Williams is a long time colleague of Jay & Shawn…a brief intro […]

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