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Living Coral - Opening September 28 at Alchemy 9.2.5

September 24, 2019 • Karin Jacobson • gem news • inspiration • show news

I was so happy to be invited to participate in the Living Coral show at Alchemy 9.2.5 - a beautiful jewelry gallery in Belmont, Massachusetts.

A New Trade Show and an Amazing Symposium!

August 13, 2019 • Karin Jacobson • show news • trade show • travel

It’s been a fantastic summer – after I went to Albuquerque for the Saul Bell Awards and the Santa Fe Symposium, I went to Las Vegas to exhibit at Premier, and shortly after that headed up to Grand Marais, Minnesota for the Findings Symposium at the Grand Marais Art Colony.

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.

A Fun Trip to Albuquerque ... Where I Won the Saul Bell Award!

May 23, 2019 • Karin Jacobson • design award • pearls • travel

I just returned from Albuquerque, New Mexico, where I attended the Santa Fe Symposium and the Saul Bell Awards (spoiler alert: I won!), both hosted by the jewelry supply company Rio Grande. My husband Adam was excited to join me, and we had the best time on our trip!

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.