Femme métal: women who paved the way for today’s jewelry designers
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by Cathleen McCarthy
2y ago
If you think building a career as a jewelry designer is challenging today, imagine what it was like 50 years ago, when the women’s movement was just catching fire – or a century ago when the suffragettes were battling in the streets for our right to vote. Yet jewelry is an art form women have always had a natural affinity for. We’re the primary wearers, after all, and jewelry is often closely connected to fashion. Designing and making jewelry is a craft that […] The post Femme métal: women who paved the way for today’s jewelry designers first appeared on the jewelry loupe ..read more
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Alexander Calder’s jewelry: going mobile
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by Cathleen McCarthy
2y ago
Calder began making jewelry for his sister’s dolls at age 6, and produced 1,800 pieces in his lifetime, always carrying pliers and wire in his pockets. “I think best in wire,” he once said. The post Alexander Calder’s jewelry: going mobile first appeared on the jewelry loupe ..read more
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Art Nouveau treasure by Philippe Wolfers coming to America
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by Cathleen McCarthy
2y ago
One of the finest independent craftsmen working in French Art Nouveau was actually Belgian. With his delicate florals and scary Medusas, Philippe Wolfers was a master of that era's mystical, sensuous jewelry. The post Art Nouveau treasure by Philippe Wolfers coming to America first appeared on the jewelry loupe ..read more
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What to do with your wedding ring after the marriage ends
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by Cathleen McCarthy
2y ago
Do you have post-divorce wedding or engagement rings burning a hole in your jewelry box? Join the club. About 43 percent of once-married people have been divorced by the time they’re in their fifties. Nearly 800,000 people divorced in the U.S. alone in 2017. That’s a lot of rings loaded with emotional baggage and raw material. Maybe it’s time to do something with those rings. I have one of those rings. Sometimes when I open my ring drawer, light glints […] The post What to do with your wedding ring after the marriage ends first appeared on the jewelry loupe ..read more
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Ananda Khalsa: an artist-run studio/gallery in a college town
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by Cathleen McCarthy
2y ago
Ananda Khalsa launched her career as a jewelry designer while living in Boulder, CO, where Todd Reed was an early mentor. But her dream was to do more than design jewelry for other stores to sell. She wanted to own and design the store itself and everything In it. Unlike Todd who had a clearly defined aesthetic around raw diamonds and random patterns, Ananda’s designs were a bit more eclectic, often incorporating colored stones but also tiny paintings on paper. […] The post Ananda Khalsa: an artist-run studio/gallery in a college town first appeared on the jewelry loupe ..read more
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Best crafts shows in the U.S. in 2021
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by Cathleen McCarthy
2y ago
Crafts shows are coming back! Some are still virtual this year but many are going live again for the open-air festival season. I don’t know about you but I am so ready to mingle with makers and shop some jewelry. Here are some of the best shows for unique, finely-crafted jewelry. Makers rely on them and for artisan jewelry fans (like me), strolling their booths is a great way to get inspiration while meeting and supporting local artists. When you […] The post Best crafts shows in the U.S. in 2021 first appeared on the jewelry loupe ..read more
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Do no harm: Eric Braunwart on Fair Trade Gems
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by Cathleen McCarthy
2y ago
Ethically sourced, fair-mined, eco-friendly, sustainable – these are buzz words in jewelry now. So many jewelers are claiming that as part of their brand. When I see those words on a jewelry website, I dig deeper. Does the term apply to gems as well as metals? Are they monitoring their sources or just donating a percentage to a cause? If I don’t find specifics to back up their claims, I become skeptical – and so should you. Responsible sourcing is […] The post Do no harm: Eric Braunwart on Fair Trade Gems first appeared on the jewelry loupe ..read more
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Alexander Calder’s jewelry: going mobile
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by Cathleen McCarthy
2y ago
Calder began making jewelry for his sister’s dolls at age 6, and produced 1,800 pieces in his lifetime, always carrying pliers and wire in his pockets. “I think best in wire,” he once said. The post Alexander Calder’s jewelry: going mobile first appeared on the jewelry loupe ..read more
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Art Nouveau treasure by Belgian jeweler Philippe Wolfers coming to America
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by Cathleen McCarthy
2y ago
One of the finest independent craftsmen working in French Art Nouveau was actually Belgian. With his delicate florals and scary Medusas, Philippe Wolfers was a master of that era's mystical, sensuous jewelry. The post Art Nouveau treasure by Belgian jeweler Philippe Wolfers coming to America first appeared on the jewelry loupe ..read more
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What to do with your wedding ring after the marriage ends
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by Cathleen McCarthy
2y ago
Do you have a post-divorce wedding or engagement ring burning a hole in your jewelry box? Join the club. About 43 percent of once-married people have been divorced by the time they’re in their fifties. Nearly 800,000 people divorced in the U.S. alone in 2017. That’s a lot of rings loaded with emotional baggage and raw material. Maybe it’s time to do something with those rings. I have one of those rings. Sometimes when I open my ring drawer, light […] The post What to do with your wedding ring after the marriage ends first appeared on the jewelry loupe ..read more
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