Lapidary Journal Jewelry Artist: Gems, Beads, Jewelry Making and more

September 2003 Lapidary Journal

ABOUT OUR COVER...
Top to bottom: Spinning Aquamarines and Citrines Bracelet, by Patricia Madeja, of 18K gold, citrine, and aquamarine, photo: Ralph Gabriner; Heaven and Earth bracelet by Valerie Jo Coulson, of 18K gold, sterling, opal, turquoise, sugilite, jasper, black jade, and pristine, photo: Curtis Haldy Photography; Chrysanthemum Brooch, by Russell Trusso, of freshwater and South Sea pearls and 18K gold, photo: Hap Sakwa.

Joanna Gollberg
WEB BONUS - work by the 2003 Jewelry Arts Awards Winners in our Designer Gallery

 

2003 JAA Winners
FEATURE: the 2003 Jewelry Arts Awards Winners!

 


STEP BY STEP PROJECT: Holiday Earrings

 

COMING UP IN OCTOBER:
Coming up is our Bead Annual, in which we celebrate all things bead-y — including the winners of our first-ever Beads Arts Awards. We'll also profile inlay artist Susan Sanders.

Also, Bead Fest 2003 is scheduled for October 10-12, in Fort Washington, PA!





Lapidary Journal - September 2003
Print Magazine Table of Contents

Features | Step-By-Step | Departments
P R I N T . F E A T U R E S

18

Judgement Call - JEWELRY DESIGN
In their own words, five experienced judges tell us what makes a piece
of jewelry a winner.

25

Coulson2003 Jewelry Arts Awards Winners - DESIGN
In the second year of Lapidary Journal's Jewelry Arts Awards, the designs were first-rate and the winners deserving.

More work by our winning designers in this month's Designer Gallery.

36

The “British Museum” Table - IN THE WORKSHOP
The restoration of an antique lapidary treasure.

S T E P . B Y . S T E P

Levels:
Beginner: Someone just starting out can complete this project and be happy with the results.

Beginner/Intermediate: Someone who has had experience with the material can happily complete this project, but will also learn something new by doing it.

Intermediate: A comfortable project for someone who has a good working knowledge of the material.

Intermediate/ Advanced: A project for someone who is ready for a more challenging approach to a material they have worked with repeatedly.

Advanced: A good project for someone who is confident with the material and has had a lot of experience with the techniques.

43

Faceting for Dummies

44

Holiday Necklace Duo
Holiday red and green captured in garnet and peridot gems.

48

Holiday Earrings
Peridot, silver, and garnet earrings to complement the Holiday Necklace Duo on page 44 of this print issue.

51

Bulldog 2
A cushion triangle cut suitable for materials from quartz to corundum.

54

 

Earring Posts
Production tips and tricks for making your own earring posts.


58

 

Golden American Eagle
Intarsia for your golden eagle setting, Part II.



D E P A R T M E N T S

4

From the Editor

10

Your Comments

12

Jewelry Journal
Questions, Answers, & Tips

13

Now Online @ LapidaryJournal.com

14

Facets

62

Rock Corner

74

Product News

75

Product Highlights - Heat Shields

76

News & Notices:
Classes & workshops, shows, conferences, exhibition opportunities, and industry news.

78

Media Reviews

90

Show Calendar

A D V E R T I S I N G . S E C T I O N S

63

Rock Shop Directory

67

Tool & Supply Shop

81

Bead Board

86

Website Directory

96

Marketplace

99

Classified Advertising

105

Advertisers' Index