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Once in a Blue Moon: A New Design Challenge from Aaron Faber
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Karin Jacobson
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.
Hello Baltimore! The American Craft Show + More
Karin Jacobson
I am freshly back from Baltimore, where I had a fantastic time at the American Craft Show! I’ve attended this event for many years, and it always gives me the chance to reconnect with colleagues, meet fans of my designs, and chat with new stores and galleries. Read more about the show here...
Raw Inspiration: Buying Gems in Tucson
Karin Jacobson
There’s nothing like a gem-buying excursion to get a jewelry designer’s heart thumping! I just got back from the Tucson Gem Show and my head is still spinning from all the gorgeous cut gemstones and mineral specimens I saw there. Read about my trip and see a preview of some of my buys here....
5 Things Every Aspiring Jewelry Designer Should Know
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Karin Jacobson
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...
Celebrating the New Year with a Wearable Tradition
Karin Jacobson
Happy new year! I hope everyone’s winter holidays were warm, bright, and relaxing. Every year around this time, I like to send out a New Year card to friends, colleagues, and clients. Read more to learn about this year's origami crane design.