The burgeoning Philadelphia craft scene is home to Layne Freedline of Layne Designs. Freedline’s heirloom jewelry is made with traditional bench techniques and trendy lapidary cut stones like druzy and cabochons. This black druzy piece is my favorite. It is gorgeous! Freedline is an accomplished jeweler who can boast an impressive resume of education and [...]
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Gliteratti from the City of Brotherly Love: Layne Designs
Posted by halsteadbead on November 3, 2010
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Lisa Robin Jewelry for Classy Ladies
Posted by halsteadbead on September 30, 2010
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Lisa Robin Jewelry is a new design house out of Dayton, OH. Owner and designer Lisa Adkinson has been a finalist in our grant competition for two years in a row. Her work features heavy cast silver components in classic jewelry styles. In my opinion, this line is ideally suited for the professional woman’s wardrobe. [...]
Julia Failey Eco-Friendly Jewelry
Posted by halsteadbead on April 22, 2010
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What better way to celebrate Earth Day than with an emerging designer profile? Julia Failey is a hot new jewelry talent who is making a name for herself through great PR and her line of sustainable jewelry. All of Failey’s designs are meticulously handcrafted using reclaimed precious metals and Earth-friendly manufacturing techniques. Moreover, her designs [...]
The Post-Recession Jewelry Market
Posted by halsteadbead on April 11, 2010
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The debate continues. Is the recession over? Is the “double dip” coming next? Are we in recovery, and if so, will we ever return to the market climate of 2007? Many questions still loom; however, one thing is certain: the jewelry market may never be the same again. The fierce struggle for survival and dominance [...]
Fashion Trends 2010
Posted by halsteadbead on February 23, 2010
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In honor of New York Fashion week we are pleased to feature Keren Peled of Keren Jewelry as our guest blogger for this Fashion Trend report from the jeweler’s perspective.
As a fashion designer, first and foremost, I stay updated with fashion trends through online research, trade magazines (such as Accessories and JQ), fashion week runways and information I get from my reps. I wanted to share some of my findings and insights with you in hopes that this information will support us all in our work in 2010.
VOSTENAKstudios Wins National Jewelry Award & Business Grant
Posted by halsteadbead on August 4, 2009
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VOSTENAKstudios is the 2009 winner of a national competition for new American jewelry designers. The Jewelry Design Business Development Grant is awarded to a new entrepreneur each year in recognition of design talent and business acumen. COTTONWOOD, Ariz., Aug. 4 /PRNewswire/ — VOSTENAKstudios of Cottonwood, AZ recently won a national jewelry design award and small [...]
