News — sapphires

Autumn Capsule Collection

October 22, 2025 • Karin Jacobson • capsule collection • featured products • new designs • sapphires • special gemstones

A small fall capsule inspired by the change of seasons — featuring warm, rose-toned Umba sapphires from Tanzania and soft, wintry dendritic agates. Each stone is one of a kind, with natural colors and inclusions that echo the shifting light of autumn and the quiet calm of winter.

Back From the Big Apple 🍎

August 12, 2025 • Karin Jacobson • featured products • new designs • new retailer • opals • sapphires • show news • store news • trade show • travel

I’m just back from a few whirlwind days in New York for the Melee wholesale show, and it was such a lovely mix of work and fun. I picked up two new shops — Deva in Winston-Salem, NC and Wear Ever Jewelry in Alexandria, VA — and restocked some of my favorite longtime accounts. You can see the full list of retailers here. The show takes place at Chelsea Piers, right on the water, and my showcase was in front of a huge window with the Hudson River stretching out behind me. Although the trip was mostly business, I did...

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!

The MJSA Vision Awards

July 10, 2020 • Karin Jacobson • design award • diamonds • pearls • sapphires

I'm delighted to announce that I've won two MJSA Vision Awards this year! My Chrysanthemum Fold Earrings won Second Place in the Professional Excellence category! And My Sapphire & Diamond dangles won the Responsible Practices Distinction.

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.