Tag Archives: silversmith
Posted by halsteadbead on April 17, 2012
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 [...]
Posted by halsteadbead on August 11, 2010
Cowboy’s Sweetheart is the 2010 winner of a national competition sponsored by Halstead Bead, Inc. The Jewelry Design Business Development Grant is awarded to a new jewelry entrepreneur each year.
Posted by halsteadbead on October 5, 2009
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 [...]
Posted by halsteadbead on August 25, 2009
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 [...]
Posted by halsteadbead on July 31, 2009
Congratulations to all our finalists! This competition gets tougher every year. We have an amazing group of fresh talent to present in 2009. We will be profiling each finalist on the blog over the next few months. So bookmark us now! Complete competition details and results are at the Halstead Bead Jewelry Business Development Grant [...]
Posted by halsteadbead on July 9, 2009
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 [...]
Posted by halsteadbead on July 2, 2009
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 [...]
Posted by halsteadbead on June 23, 2009
Review of the gorgeous jewelry of Belle Brooke Designs.
