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Announcing the 2026 AJF Young Artist Award, Supported by Karen and Michael Rotenberg

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Lynchburg, VA, US—Art Jewelry Forum (AJF) is pleased to announce the 2026 AJF Young Artist Award, supported by Karen and Michael Rotenberg—the 21st cycle of this prestigious prize.   The competition, held every two years, recognizes innovative work created by a jewelry artist early in their career. Through the Young Artist Award, Art Jewelry Forum supports […]

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Carina Shoshtary, Lamella (Ruby Red), 2025, earrings in PLA (bio-plastic), glass, recycled silver, lacquer, photo courtesy of Gallery Loupe

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August 2025, Part 1 These days, we all could use a treat. It feels good to celebrate and support artists and the galleries who show them while getting a terrific piece of art jewelry for ourselves! Art Jewelry Forum’s international gallery supporters celebrate and exhibit art jewelry. Our bi-monthly On Offer series allows this extensive network of international galleries

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August 2025, Part 1 Art Jewelry Forum is pleased to share the news that members of our community find noteworthy. Is something missing? The success of this compilation of compelling events, news, and items of interest to the jewelry community depends on YOUR participation. If you’re a member of AJF at the Silver level or

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Shachar Cohen, So Dead, 2018, brooch, steel, stainless steel, 3 ⅛ x 3 ⅛ x ⅝ inches (80 x 80 x 15 mm), photo: Four

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July 2025, Part 2 Right now, we all could use a treat. It feels good to get a terrific piece of art jewelry for ourselves while celebrating and supporting artists and the galleries who show them! Art Jewelry Forum’s international gallery supporters celebrate and exhibit art jewelry. Our bi-monthly On Offer series allows this extensive network of international galleries to showcase

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July 2025, Part 2 Art Jewelry Forum is pleased to share the news that members of our community find noteworthy. Is something missing? The success of this compilation of compelling events, news, and items of interest to the jewelry community depends on YOUR participation. If you’re a member of AJF at the Silver level or

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Zachery Lechtenberg, Babe/Old Folk, 2025, in copper, silver, enamel, shoelace, photo courtesy of Gallery Loupe

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July 2025, Part 1 Right now, we all could use a treat. It feels good to get a terrific piece of art jewelry for ourselves while celebrating and supporting artists and the galleries who show them! Art Jewelry Forum’s international gallery supporters celebrate and exhibit art jewelry. Our bi-monthly On Offer series allows this extensive network of international galleries to showcase

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July 2025, Part 1  Art Jewelry Forum is pleased to share the news that members of our community find noteworthy. Is something missing? The success of this compilation of compelling events, news, and items of interest to the jewelry community depends on YOUR participation. If you’re a member of AJF at the Silver level or

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Kim Buck, Chop a Heel and Clip a Toe, 2020, brooch in manipulated Michelsen marguerite brooch, gilded silver with enamel, 1 ¾ inches (44 mm), photo: Dorte Krogh. This piece utilizes the daisy brooch as a ready-made element. The original object has been modified to embody the phrase "Chop a heel and clip a toe," a saying derived from the fairy tale Cinderella, where the stepmother encourages her daughters to cut off part of their feet in order to fit Cinderella's glass slipper.

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The Georg Jensen Daisy brooch is one of Denmark’s most recognizable pieces of jewelry. It was designed by Anton Michelsen in 1940 to commemorate the birth of Princess Margrethe, now Queen Margrethe II. It has since then become a symbol of Danish pride and unity. Far more than a decorative accessory, the brooch functions as

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