Meet one of last year’s Halstead Grant finalists, Kendra Renee Jewelry Design. Stunning metalsmithing work you have to see for yourself!
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2011 Finalist Profile: Kendra Renee Jewelry Design
Posted by halsteadbead on April 24, 2012
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Bead & Button Show
Posted by halsteadbead on April 17, 2012
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I just booked my flight for the Bead & Button Show in June. I registered for classes months ago so this was long overdue. It was a frustrating morning on airline websites but that’ll teach me to procrastinate booking! Bead & Button is a fun little expo but the real draw for the event is [...]
Chainmaille Artist and Author: Laura Poplin
Posted by halsteadbead on April 10, 2012
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Enchainements was a 2010 Copper Finalist for The Halstead Grant. Jewelry designer Laura Poplin started out in the industry as a traditional chainmaille artist but quickly added unconventional embellishments to her maille designs such as leather, gemstones and pearls. She is mainly self-taught, only learning from a few local artists in her community, and believes [...]
Joana Miranda Studio: Talent to Spare
Posted by halsteadbead on October 21, 2010
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Joana Miranda brings a fascinating background to the bench as a jewelry artist. Born in Portugal, Miranda was a professional violinist and violist before turning her attention to jewelry. She is also an accomplished writer through her popular blog on the life of a new jewelry designer. Joana Miranda Studio pieces feature classic metalsmithing motifs [...]
RockLove: Breaking All the Rules
Posted by halsteadbead on October 5, 2009
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Everything about RockLove designer Allison Hourcade screams “ENERGY!” with a capital “E.” Her line is a frenetic compilation of original works and collaborations with edgy appeal. RockLove designer jewelry is casual and accessible with an emphasis on layered looks and iconic symbols. I’ll admit it, when I first read about RockLove and her extensive product [...]
EC Design Studio – An Impressive New Jewelry Talent
Posted by halsteadbead on August 25, 2009
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EC Design Studio is an emerging jewelry studio to watch. Emily Johnson’s brilliant collections will surely be available in fine galleries all over the country before long. Her work mainly consists of sterling silver with solid gold and diamond embellishments. Johnson, a Minneapolis native, is a credit to the burgeoning craft culture in Minnesota. My [...]
Joy O and Studio 3579
Posted by halsteadbead on July 9, 2009
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Joy O Designs has taken the accessories world by storm. The work of Joy Opfer is everywhere! Celebrities, stylists and fashion magazines have clamored to feature the smooth, simple aesthetic of Joy O jewelry pieces. Opfer has one of the most impressive press lists I have seen for a young designer. My favorite design is [...]
Ananda Khalsa Jewelry
Posted by halsteadbead on July 2, 2009
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Ananda Khalsa Jewelry incorporates hand painted watercolors by Ananda Khalsa into sterling silver and high karat gold metalwork. These designs are rich with symbolism which helps buyers to intimately connect with the jewelry they choose. I have a plum blossom necklace that is absolutely stunning. People notice it right away and are amazed at the [...]
Belle Brooke Designs
Posted by halsteadbead on June 23, 2009
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Review of the gorgeous jewelry of Belle Brooke Designs.
