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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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 [...]
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 [...]
Grant Judging Nearly Finished
Posted by halsteadbead on July 10, 2009
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We committed to an intense schedule of grant judging this year in hopes of concluding the process a little bit earlier than usual. We are on track to do so and expect to announce results in about two weeks, give or take. This will be a fresh batch of incredible new talent for all you [...]
