Monday, March 25, 2013

Revved Up In Color

Patricia Series

Who: Jack and Elizabeth Gualtieri of Zaffiro
What: Handcrafted Jewelry
Where: Portland, OR
Web: http://www.zaffirojewelry.com/
Why: Deliriously magnificent work by true masters in the art of granulation. Regal and strong designs glowing in gorgeous detail!

Etrusco Collection
Classic Collection

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Friday, March 22, 2013

Magic in the Rough

Who: Betsy Bensen
What: Handcrafted Jewelry
Where: West Linn, OR
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/betsybensen
http://betsybensen.blogspot.com/
Why: Lively, fascinating, magical gems in beautifully detailed settings of 18K, 14K and Sterling...they glow with a mysterious rustic charm.  :)

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Monday, March 18, 2013

Precision Play

Who: Shawn Bluejacket
What: Handcrafted Jewelry
Where: Asheville, NC
Web: http://www.shawnbluejacketjewelry.com/index.html
http://newmexicocreates.org/artist-103/Shawn-Bluejacket
http://www.fourwindsgallery.com/Shawn_Bluejacket_s/174.htm
Why: I love her techno-primitive style...precise lines and textures paired with rough-cut color-rich gems. Playfully eye-catching jewels!

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Thursday, March 14, 2013

Swirls of Styles

Who:  Kristen Kieffer
What: Handmade Elegant Functional Pottery
Where: Templeton, MA
Web: http://kiefferceramics.com/
http://www.etsy.com/shop/KiefferCeramics
Why: Happily recalling the magical era when Victorian motifs, Art Nouveau style and Japonisme all swirled gracefully together.  :)

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Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Jellied Jewels

Who: Judy Bliss
What: Handcrafted Jewelry
Where: Bethesda, MD
Web: http://www.judybliss.com/
https://www.facebook.com/judyblissjewelry
Why: Better than jelly beans.  :)

New Spring pieces!

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Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Elegant Etchings

Who: Hana and Hynek Kalista of Kredum
What: Hand-forged Jewelry
Where: Pecka, Jičín, Czech Republic
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/KREDUM
http://www.kredum.cz/
Why: Boldly elegant designs in an age-old etched technique called damascening. Love their striking work!  :)

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Sunday, March 10, 2013

Simply Timeless

Who: Roman Lilley of Santi Rom Jewelry
What: Handcrafted Jewelry
Where: Los Angeles, CA
Web: http://www.etsy.com/shop/SantiRomJewelry
Why: Sterling or gold, found and colorful Diamonds and gems. All charmingly warm and simple.  :)

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