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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!

How my Love of Nature Influences my Work

June 04, 2018 • Karin Jacobson • design process • inspiration • jewelry design

I’ve mentioned before that the natural world is a huge source of inspiration for my jewelry designs, but I thought the skeptics among you might like to see some hard proof! The images in this post match nature & jewelry, and can also be found on my Instagram feed!

Inspiration Galore: My Favorite Jewelry Blogs and Instagrammers

May 02, 2018 • Karin Jacobson • inspiration • jewelry design

Here’s a roundup of some of my all-time favorite jewelry blogs and Instagram accounts.