Giovanni Corvaja, 18 and 24 ct gold with 950 platinum wire, 10 X 10 X 4 cm Fast forward to California. ‘While I was living there, I took Christie Romero’s antique and period jewelry course. Christie is a wonderful teacher and guide and she introduced me to the American Society of Jewelry Historians, where I […]
In 2008, noted collector Donna Schneier gave a substantial part of her contemporary jewelry collection to the Metropolitan Museum. The associate curator at the museum, Jane Adlin, is collaborating with Donna on an upcoming exhibition and a publication devoted to Donna’s gift. They kindly shared some jewelry thoughts with Susan Cummins. Susan Cummins: Donna, why
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This essay first appeared in Metalsmith magazine, published by the Society of North American Goldsmiths (SNAG). Bruno Martinazzi, E Se Rivolto Inver di Lei si Piega Quel Piegare E’Amore, neckpiece, 1999, 20kt yellow gold. Photo: Tony Cuhno ‘Follow your nose. Like it, wear it, lend it. Either you get it, or you don’t.’– Lois Boardman Boardman and Drutt have a
In 2009 Susan Beech attended SOFA NY wearing a necklace by Ruudt Peters called Lingam. A sexually provocative piece and a show-stopper, it drew many responses from those around her. And Susan loved every minute of it. ‘I did enjoy people’s expressions, not wanting to stare but unable to help themselves.’
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REVOLUTION, the 2009 Society of North American Goldsmiths conference, will take place May 20-23rd in Philadelphia, birthplace of the American Revolution.
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Our fabulous New York City trip in October 2008, was centered on the opening of the new building for the Museum of Arts and Design, which was great to see. It has been many years coming, but the results will be felt for a long time. We all agreed that the jewelry section of the
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Whatever words you want to use to attempt to describe the 275 pieces of art jewelry from Helen Drutt’s collection on display at the Museum of Fine Art Houston, no words seem to live up to the reality. Even the professionals were at a loss. ‘We risk burying this exhibition in a heap of superlatives,’
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An enthusiastic group of 23 AJF members gathered in Boston in June 2007 to enjoy three days of non-stop art jewelry activities. Like all AJF tours, the days were filled with gallery events, artist presentations, studio visits, stimulating lectures and museum openings. And, as has become the custom, busy days ended with convivial and delicious
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An enthusiastic group of AJF members participated in our trip to Southern California in October 2006. Like all of our tours, these four days were filled with visits to artist’s studios, museums, galleries and even a private collection. And, as past trips have set the bar high for offering excellent cuisine and ambiance, San Diego
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Our trip began in New York City on the morning of September 21, 2005, when we departed for the Storm King Art Center. We stopped there for lunch and a special tour of the large-scale sculptures located in the natural landscape of the Hudson River Valley. Then we made our way to New Paltz where
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The AJF archives hold very little information about this trip. What we do have can be found in the Spring 2004 AJF newsletter. If you are an AJF member who participated and has pictures from this trip, please send them and an account of the event to AJF for publication on this website.
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In November 2002, AJF members traveled to Philadelphia for three days of art and jewelry exploration. Trip details and stories can be found in the Spring 2002 AJF newsletter, the Fall 2002 AJF newsletter and the Spring 2003 AJF newsletter.
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