Meet one of last year’s Halstead Grant finalists, Kendra Renee Jewelry Design. Stunning metalsmithing work you have to see for yourself!
Tag Archives: silver jewelry
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
Posted by halsteadbead on February 21, 2012
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This guest blog comes from Layne Freedline, the 2011 winner of The Halstead Grant. Read how the grant affected her and her business last year. The deadline for the 2012 grant competition is June 9th.
Call for Entries: The 7th Annual Halstead Grant for Silver Jewelry Designers
Posted by halsteadbead on February 14, 2012
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Apply to the 2012 Halstead Grant for new silver jewelry artisans and you could win a $6,000 prize package!
Filomena Demarco Jewelry
Posted by halsteadbead on January 24, 2012
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Meet one of last year’s Halstead Grant finalists, the talented Ashley Vick of Filomena Demarco Jewelry.
Layne Jewelry Designs Wins the 2011 Halstead Grant
Posted by halsteadbead on August 3, 2011
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Philadelphia-area designer Layne Freedline of Layne Designs is the winner of the 2011 Halstead Grant for jewelry entrepreneurs.
Avoiding Tarnish on Silver Jewelry Supplies
Posted by halsteadbead on December 7, 2010
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The most common question we receive from clients is how to avoid tarnish on sterling silver beads and findings. Tarnish is unfortunately inevitable and all sterling will tarnish sooner or later. However, we can offer many tips on how to keep silver jewelry shiny for as long as possible. 1. Understand what causes tarnish – [...]
Sticky Sweet and Sparkling Tiffany Kunz Design
Posted by halsteadbead on October 7, 2010
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Diamonds used to be called ice. Thanks to emerging artists like Tiffany Kunz Design they may be picking up a new moniker. The clusters of glowing, earth-tone, rough diamonds that Kunz uses as her signature in the new Concord Collection are more like dripping golden honey. She even offers a suite within the collection entitled [...]
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 [...]
