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5 Things Every Aspiring Jewelry Designer Should Know

January 24, 2019 • Karin Jacobson • design process • inspiration • jewelry design

Over the past 19 years, I’ve learned a ton about myself as a designer and businesswoman, and a few choice lessons about the jewelry industry as a whole. Hoping to design and launch your own jewelry line? Here are five things to keep in mind...

Gems in the Rough: A Visit to Harvard’s Museum of Natural History

November 22, 2018 • Karin Jacobson • gem news • jewelry design • opals • sapphires • travel

After the trunk show at Alchemy 925 in Belmont wrapped up, we visited Harvard’s Museum of Natural History, where we spent some time checking out their fantastic collection of mineral specimens. In this blog post, I show side by sides of various gems in rough form, and finished jewelry!

Inspirations New and Old in a Sparkly Capsule Collection

October 16, 2018 • Karin Jacobson • capsule collection • featured products • inspiration • jewelry design • new designs

When I was first invited to do a trunk show at Alchemy 925, a contemporary jewelry and fine craft gallery in the Boston suburb of Belmont, Massachusetts, I knew I wanted to create a capsule collection. At solo shows, it’s fun to premiere a new mini-collection within a collection, so I set to work brainstorming. Alchemy 925 is a fantastic shop with a beautifully curated collection of some of the best art jewelry in the country. I'm delighted and honored to be among the jewelry designers that they carry. If you're ever in the Boston area, be sure to add...

Shoulder-duster Earrings: Why I Love This Current Trend

August 30, 2018 • Karin Jacobson • earrings • featured products • inspiration • jewelry design

This season has brought forth a trend that I love: Shoulder-dusters! These dramatic, extra-long earrings are equally fantastic worn with casual and dressy outfits, and look good on absolutely everyone.

Art as Inspiration: A Trip to the MIA

July 08, 2018 • Karin Jacobson • design process • inspiration • jewelry design • opals • sapphires

When I’m running low on inspiration, sometimes I’ll take a one-woman field trip to a local art museum to see if any of the masterpieces spark new design ideas. Last week I went to the Minneapolis Institute of Art, and it generated some serious creativity!