Walk by Chihiro Makio’s booth at a craft show and her floral necklaces draw you in with their delicate shapes... Read More
Inspired by the Victorian tradition of jewelry made from the hair of loved ones, Melanie creates jewelry from drawings made with her own hair. Only ten years out of art school, she has already made into major art museums all over the world. Read More
"To some extent, jewelry is body enhancement, so if it doesn't glitter or sparkle it's not doing its job," says studio jeweler Susan Chin. "But bone and ebony don't glitter and sparkle, they just feel really good." Read More
If you’re already a Twitter aficionado, skip this post. This is for folks who are just diving in and trying... Read More
When Carolyn Tyler left a fast-track advertising career and glamorous life in Santa Barbara to reinvent herself as a jewelry designer in Bali, she found her true home - in more ways than one. Read More
In case this week's celebration of jewelry for men inspired you to adorn the males of our species, here are a few unique gift ideas - all of which can be purchased without leaving home - for scientists, artists, architecture buffs, fishermen, skiers, handymen and wise old owls. Read More
Pat Flynn is pretty much what you'd expect of a guy who has made a career out of turning iron nails into fine jewelry: smart, down-to-earth, and very funny. Read More
Judith Neugebauer credits her years as a ballet dancer for the movement and graceful lines of her jewelry designs. Read More
There’s a Japanese feel to Bonnie Blandford’s designs, with their gentle curves and bamboo-leaf patterns. The Chopstick earrings she often... Read More
For Joanna Gollberg, tools are the root of all invention, from rattle rings to moss-covered bracelets and brooches that sprout gemstone buds. Read More
For jewelry lovers, few things equal the pleasure of looking at jewelry firsthand - except maybe looking at jewelry and reading about it at the same time. I have yards of bookcase devoted to this topic. Here are some recent favorites. Read More
Todd Reed is red hot now but his success didn't happen overnight. He launched his signature look in 1994 - raw diamonds in quirky gold designs - and a few years later, made a big commitment to sustainability. That commitment is limiting his growth - and that's okay with him. Read More
Much of Cornelia Goldsmith’s inspiration comes from nature – butterflies, trees and sea horses with a surrealistic twist. Branches sprout... Read More
Kara Raymond struggled to find her signature style until someone suggested mokume gane: "What you end up with is never the same twice." Read More
Jacob Albee makes meteorite look like precious metal from outer space - which, if you ask him, is exactly what it is. Read More