News — jewelry design

International Pearl Design Competition Award!

February 14, 2021 • Karin Jacobson • design award • jewelry design • pearls • show news

I'm delighted to announce that I have won one of this year's International Pearl Design Competition awards from the Cultured Pearl Association of America!

I'm on the Twin Cities Design Scene Podcast!

December 13, 2020 • Karin Jacobson • about me • design process • inspiration • jewelry design • podcast

I recently sat down with Jennie Eukel (virtually ... over Zoom) and she interviewed me for her Twin Cities Design Scene podcast. We had a great chat and discussed business, inspiration, and even some of the techniques I use in my jewelry. Listen in here!

A Decade of A Thousand Facets

August 13, 2020 • Karin Jacobson • capsule collection • design process • jewelry design • sapphires • show news

About a year ago, I got a call from the author of the A Thousand Facets Instagram - they wanted to know if I'd be willing to participate in a show, hosted by Meeka Fine Jewelry, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of A Thousand Facets. I did not have to think twice. I jumped at the opportunity to participate!

Pearls 101: Your Intro to This Luminous Gem

June 26, 2019 • Karin Jacobson • gem news • jewelry design • pearls

Confession: Before I created a collection for the pearl-themed show at Aaron Faber in spring of 2018, I hadn't considered pairing them with my Origami Collection. But now, I’m a convert! So I thought I’d dig into how they’re formed, the differences between various types, and a few tips for pearl care. And this post is especially timely because pearls are June's birthstone! Read on ... it turns out that pearls are as fascinating as they are gorgeous.

Once in a Blue Moon: A New Design Challenge from Aaron Faber

April 25, 2019 • Karin Jacobson • aquamarines • capsule collection • jewelry design • moonstones • sapphires • show news

I’m over the moon (pun intended) to be featured in another Aaron Faber show, titled Once in a Blue Moon! The challenge was to incorporate moonstones or other blue stones into the jewelry for the show. It runs from April 18 to May 25, 2019.