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| [969] Alexandra Hart - Crowning Achievement |
Putting a spin on tradition, Alexandra Hart of Alexandra Hart in San Diego crafted Broollopskronan, or Bridal Crown, a regal wedding headdress. The commission from a half-Swedish bride for something unusual but still traditional had Hart exploring her own Swedish roots. She and the client considered many options through sketches before deciding to go with this modern interpretation of a practice that dates back to the Middle Ages, when Swedish brides wore crowns loaned to them by their churches on their wedding days.... (2011)
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| [998] Belle Brooke Barer Creates a Necklace That Echoes Ancient Greece |
Belle Brooke Barer of Belle Brooke Designs in Los Angeles created a successful union when she brought together 18k yellow gold and oxidized sterling silver in her necklace named for the Greek goddess of marriage, Hera. The design began with five pear-shaped chrysoprase cabochons and an old sketch of a necklace with triangular links. The original drawing didn´t have stones, but Barer quickly drew some in, first set vertically, then shifted to an angle. "On the sixth sketchit all came together for me," she says.... (2012)
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| [1009] Forging Successful Relationships with Contract Service Providers |
When searching for subcontractors, you can learn a lot from your friends in the jewelry industry. Many designers and jewelers rely on peer referrals to find the right person for the job. And once they´ve entered into an agreement with a contract service provider, they learn tips for keeping that relationship on track from the stories their friends tell about their subcontracting successes and failures. In this article, you´ll read about the experiences of jewelers just like you who have met their business goals with the help of subcontractors. The lessons they´ve learned will show you what to expect when working with subcontractors, and ultimately help you to forge better working relationships with them.... (2012)
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| [1007] Katy Briscoe Follows Her Instincts to Create Raj |
One February at the Tucson gem shows, inspiration took flight for Katy Briscoe of Katy Briscoe Inc. in Houston. "I remember opening a paper with this carved blue sapphire and as soon as I saw the stone I said, ´You´re a peacock,´" she recalls. "I couldn´t buy it at that point, but I wished I could, and I thought about that stone for a very long time." Subsequently, anytime Briscoe saw an image of a peacock, the sapphire came to mind. A few months later she was able to purchase the gem and immediately started sketching an 18k yellow gold pin/pendant peacock around the 83.6 carat sapphire, incorporating faceted blue sapphires, diamonds, and tsavorite garnets. She did much research online to ensure she could accurately depict the bird and determine the best use for the large sapphire. "The body of a peacock was about the shape of the sapphire," she says.... (2012)
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| [980] Learning The Art of Anticlastic Raising With Michael Good |
Transforming a single sheet of metal into an undulating organic form using only a hammer and stake is the art of anticlastic raising. When the hammer hits the piece of sheet metal resting on the stake, the metal rises into curves or coils, its edges stretching more than its center. It´s a technique that requires skills far more complex than the tools used -- skills that Michael Good of Michael Good Designs in Rockport, Maine, has perfected since the late 1970s. With today´s high metal prices, one of the greatest benefits of anticlastic raising is the ability to create structural strength in relatively thin metal sheets. The resulting shapes are very flexible and springy, making findings an unnecessary addition. A necklace, for example, has such flex that it´s simply pulled open, slipped on, and closed....
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