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John S. Brana Designs: Adding a New Sheen to Contemporary Jewelry

In an industry founded on the classic value of semi-precious metals and gemstones, John S. Brana’s choice of non-traditional materials like copper, bronze and aluminum gives a new sheen to the jewelry industry.. Also in this issue: Discover the torched copper work of Kindred Spirits, get an inside look at Arizona Copper, learn about [...]

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John S. Brana Designs: Adding a New Sheen to Contemporary Jewelry

Kinetic Art: Copper in Motion

Get an inside look into the studio and work of Chicago-based sculptor Richard Hunt, recent recipient of the International Sculpture Center’s Lifetime Achievement Award.. Also in this issue: Visit the studios of Dick Robert and Emmet Culligan Designs, learn the latest on the new Frick Photography exhibit, find copper events, and more. Post from: Handmade [...]

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Kinetic Art: Copper in Motion

Meet the Signature Copper Artists of Artist House

Meet the signature artists of the Artisan House, a metalsmith studio that was formed by noted jewelry maker Jerry Fels and his brother-in-law Curtis Freiler in 1964 with the mission of creating affordable fine art for the home collector.. Also in this issue: View the intriguing copper art of Roland Hockett, discover the eco-friendly [...]

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Meet the Signature Copper Artists of Artist House

Beaded Gemstone Jewelry: A Casual Alternative

Few things are more admirable than a lack of complexity. Straightforward, clean lines are always classic. When it comes to jewelry, a strand of gold or silver ornamented with a petite gem is enough for most events. But, there are times when you don’t feel the need to be stylish, or want [...]

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Beaded Gemstone Jewelry: A Casual Alternative

Making a Statement with Your Jewelry

Whether you care or not, you craft an impact whenever you greet someone new or see an old acquaintance. Research shows that in the first 30 seconds, an attitude is formed based uponyour appearance. Your jewelry and what it exposes about your personality is part of that consciousness. If you want to [...]

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Making a Statement with Your Jewelry

Zaha Hadid Breaks The Mold Again

Chanel may have grounded Zaha Hadid’s Mobile Art Pod late last year, but one of the Pritzker Prize-winning architect’s most recent fashion collaborations, a jelly shoe for the Brazilian brand Melissa, has just landed in Brooklyn. “We’re the main destination for Melissa shoes in New York City, so our customers have been making the trek [...]

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Zaha Hadid Breaks The Mold Again

Green Amethyst Bronze Ring

Seek gorgeous respite in the relaxing sparkle of this stunning bronze ring featuring an 8 carat Green Amethyst gemstone set in a handcrafted bronze branch texture. Measures approximately 5/8"L x 5/8"W x 3/8"H; shank 3/16"W Available in ring size 7 Hallmarked Bronze One-of-a-kind Gift Boxed Price:$295.00 Post from: Handmade Copper Jewelry BlogGreen Amethyst Bronze Ring ©2010 Handmade Copper Jewelry Blog. All Rights Reserved..

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Betsey Johnson: Video Queen

Betsey Johnson celebrated her 30th anniversary in the business last year, and she’s more relevant today than she’s been in ages. If you’re anything like us, you’ve got your eye on a few pieces from the designer’s new collaboration with Opening Ceremony, Betsey Johnson Archive. Now we’ve learned that she’s following up last season’s Betsey [...]

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Betsey Johnson: Video Queen

Completely Cool at the "Inglourious Basterds" Premiere (Fashion Wire Daily)

Fashion Wire Daily – They were the cool couple in black, he in a linen suit and she in a fabulous, form-fitting strapless leather dress. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie stopped traffic on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles on Monday, Aug. 10, as they joined Quentin Tarantino at the premiere of “Inglourious Basterds.” Post from: Handmade [...]

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Completely Cool at the "Inglourious Basterds" Premiere (Fashion Wire Daily)

Blasblog: Jon Hamm Lets Me In On His Fashion Secrets

I like Jon Hamm for several reasons: One, obviously, is the hit TV show that he stars in, Mad Men, which glorifies those lovely be-suited 1960’s hunks. The other is that, like me, he grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, sporting head-to-toe prep gear (Gap khakis for him, Banana Republic V-neck sweaters for me). Only [...]

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Blasblog: Jon Hamm Lets Me In On His Fashion Secrets