Barbara Heinrich: Nature and Abstraction
A Balancing Act
Award-winning goldsmith, Barbara Heinrich, derives her inspiration from a combination of Modern Art and Nature. Get a glimpse into her rich, evocative world... Read more...
Somers' Pursuit of Form
The Intricate, Irrevocable Nature of his Sculpture
Somers is a sculptor turned jewelry designer. He creates man-sized scultpures and palm-sized works of art to be worn as adornment. His sculpture and his jewelry are elegant and rugged as well as delicate and enduring. Read more...
Zaffiro: Elizabeth and Jack Gualtieri
Granulation, Geometry & Process
Zaffiro's founders, Jack and Elizabeth Gualtieri, create exquisite jewelry featuring the ancient technique of granulation in their Portland, Oregon studio. Read more...
Trendwatch: Orchid Mania
Craving Color?
Captivating, sensual and reveling in glorious color, we are crazy for orchids. Explore our garden of exotic delights. The scent is intoxicating. Read more...
Vintage Jewelry Design: Classics to Collect & Wear
100 Years of Jewelry History
A decade-by-decade walk through jewelry history since 1890, this book by Caroline Cox also includes a shopping guide for the vintage jewelry collector and loads of photos of period jewelry and the people who moved an industry. Read more...
Gurhan: 24 Karat Inspiration
Invention & Enchantment
In the early 1990's, CJDG Member Gurhan Orhan visited Istanbul in his native Turkey and was handed a sheet of pure 24-karat gold. "In a single moment my future became clear; I would create fine jewelry using this unique material. And here I am." Read more...
Rebecca Overmann Interviewed by Vicente Agor
Modern, Textural and Organic
CJDG member Vicente Agor speaks with fellow designer Rebecca Overmann about her graphic design background, hand carved rings and the new collection, Edges. Read more...
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