Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist December 2017

MY LITTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL friends Debbie, Susan, and Cindy could choose from an impressive selection of name necklaces. No shortage of personalized bicycle license plates for them, either. But do you think I found any “Merle” jewelry at a department store counter, no matter how many times I twirled the display rack around? Do you imagine there was ever a single Merle tag for my bike? No, not a one, and I always looked. Today I could have my pick. Thanks to new technologies, all kinds of personalized products are on the market. Not only is ready-made or more affordable on-demand identity jewelry for everyone possible, it’s positively burgeoning, according to Trends (page 40). On the one hand, I could order up my unusual first name on a necklace or even…

Your Design Riffs Designs based on projects and jewelry shown in the August 2017 issue. Shevvy Baker Louisville, Kentucky Based on Kit Carson’s Everything’s O.K. Found Steel and Turquoise Cuff Shevvy Baker Louisville, Kentucky Based on Lexi Erickson’s Bezel Set Channel Wood Pendant with Keum Boo Your Settings Designs based on a cubic zirconia, August 2017. Peggy Haupt Gatlinburg, Tennessee Based on Noël Yovovich’s No- Torch Prong-Set Faceted Stone Pendant Letters Re: Net Profits, September/October 2017 I have not found Yelp to be as usable as described in the September/October 2017, page 15, where it says, “Every business owner has the ability to claim their free business owner account and actually contribute to our site, fill out a profile, and upload unlimited photos.” I set up the account as described, but attempting to do anything else just gets me an email offering…

MY LITTLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL friends Debbie, Susan, and Cindy could choose from an impressive selection of name necklaces. No shortage of personalized bicycle license plates for them, either. But do you think I found any “Merle” jewelry at a department store counter, no matter how many times I twirled the display rack around? Do you imagine there was ever a single Merle tag for my bike? No, not a one, and I always looked. Today I could have my pick. Thanks to new technologies, all kinds of personalized products are on the market. Not only is ready-made or more affordable on-demand identity jewelry for everyone possible, it’s positively burgeoning, according to Trends (page 40). On the one hand, I could order up my unusual first name on a necklace or…

Kieu Pham Gray’s Separation Enamel Necklace Enamel, copper, vintage charms and chain “ Sizzling Texture,” P. 72 Kylie Jones’s Persian Earrings Chain maille, captured green amethysts “ Fluid and Functional,” P. 50 Katie Hacker’s Fold Formed Cuff Copper, crystal “ Simply Divine,” P. 76 Linda Lurcott’s Coin Pearl Orb Earrings Coin pearls, sterling silver wire, crystals “ Mother/Daughter Tribute,” P. 44 Noël Yovovich’s Trout Stream Pendant Sterling silver, copper, brass, anodized titanium “ Movement Without Heat,” P. 18 Roger Halas’s Lord of the Rings Earrings Sterling silver, amethyst “ Halley’s Comet,” P. 26 Lara Ginzburg’s Botanical Gingko Black and Gold Brooch/Pendant Enamel, copper, sterling silver “Lilac Impressions,” P. 54 Erica Stice’s Stone Cold Pendant Stibnite in calcite crystals, sterling silver, copper, deer hide leather “ Sparkling Like Moonlight,” P. 62 “Cascade of Bling,” P. 66 Become an LJJA Contributor! Contributors’ guidelines for print or online publicationcan be…

FOR ANYONE WHO WORKS WITH colored stones, the most coveted prize in the jewelry field is the AGTA Spectrum Award. The American Gem Trade Association received some 400 entries this year, all made with top-notch, often unique gem material and many awe-inspiring designs and metalwork. What does it take to win a Spectrum Award? I’ll get to that, but first let me point out you don’t necessarily have to place in this contest to benefit from the promotional value of it. You do need to enter something amazing — and photogenic. Not only does the AGTA photograph and post each entry online, along with the maker and description — I’ve found many designers this way — they also invite media to do the same. THE FULL PICTURE I know this because I got…

Your Design Riffs Designs based on projects and jewelry shown in the August 2017 issue. Shevvy Baker Louisville, Kentucky Based on Kit Carson’s Everything’s O.K. Found Steel and Turquoise Cuff Shevvy Baker Louisville, Kentucky Based on Lexi Erickson’s Bezel Set Channel Wood Pendant with Keum Boo Your Settings Designs based on a cubic zirconia, August 2017. Peggy Haupt Gatlinburg, Tennessee Based on Noël Yovovich’s No- Torch Prong-Set Faceted Stone Pendant Letters Re: Net Profits, September/October 2017 I have not found Yelp to be as usable as described in the September/October 2017, page 15, where it says, “Every business owner has the ability to claim their free business owner account and actually contribute to our site, fill out a profile, and upload unlimited photos.” I set up the account as described,…