Jewelry Artist Magazine's - 2009 Jewelry Arts Awards

Photo: Best of Competition (also First Place, Pins/Brooches): Naomi Sarna - FIRST WAVE

32mm x 23mm. 18K gold, Chinese freshwater pearl, VS diamonds, Montana sapphires, Contra-luz opals, Imperial topaz. Handmade lost-wax gold setting surrounding pegged and epoxy-set pearl. All stones are pave set with bright-cut finishing. Photo: Azad.sarna.naomi@gmail.com, naomisarnadesigns.com

Jewelry Artist magazine's annual competition yields 10 outstanding winners

We proudly present the winners of the eighth annual Jewelry Arts Awards. Entries were judged for excellence, visual appeal and impact, originality, and execution in these six categories: Pins/Brooches, Bracelets, Earrings, Pendants/Necklaces, Rings, and Miscellaneous Jewelry.

Three independent experts judged this year’s entries:

Christine Dhein is a jewelry designer, author, photographer, founder of "Green Jewelry News," and assistant director at the Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts. Her innovative designs combine recycled precious metals with repurposed rubber and have been featured in many exhibitions, books and magazines in the U.S. and Europe (www.christinedhein.com).

Ettagale Blauer is the author African Elegance, Contemporary American Jewelry Design, and American Wristwatches, Five Daces of Style and Design. She is also the author of hundres of articles on jewelry, including design, diamonds, precious metals, colored gems, and jewelry retailers (jewelscribe@aol.com).

Donald A. Stuart is Professor Emeritus of the Jewellery and Metals Program of Georgian College, Barrie, Ontario, Canada, and one of Canada's more respected designer goldsmiths. He is the recipient of numerous awards including Canada's highest honor, the Order of Canada, in recognition of his illustrious career as an artist and educator (www.donstuart.ca).

Our thanks to the judges and all who entered for their hard work and participation.

To enter the 2010 Jewelry Arts Awards, entry forms will be available for download in mid November 2009 at www.jewelryartistmagazine.com/contest.

Compiled by Kristen L. Gibson, Assistant Editor. For more information about our competitions, e-mail Kristen atkgibson@interweave.com

Photo: First Place, Earrings: Nanz Aalund

NAUTILUS EARRINGS
33mm x 5mm x 26mm each earring. 22K gold and epoxy resin. Corrugated 22K gold is spiraled with epoxy resin cast into the spiral. Fabricated ear clip. Photo: Doug Yaple.nanz@nanzaalund.com, www.nanzaalund.com

Christine Dhein Announces Green Jewelry Archives

You all know that I am a huge fan of Christine Dhein and her Green Jewelry News...I have some GOOD NEWS!!!! Past articles are now archived for all to read! The Green Jewelry News is only available by subscription (Free) and every issue is chock full of great articles and tips for greener jewelry design...enjoy reading the articles you may have missed!

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Green Jewelry Archives Now Available On-Line! Images from the Green Jewelry News archives Readers and students often ask me where to find information that I have covered in past issues of Green Jewelry News. To make this important information available to everyone, I have archived past issues. Below is a list of the featured articles from past issue and a link to each. August, 2009 Summer Exhibitions Go Green! Marketing Green Jewelry Tips from our Readers - Green Shipping Materials by Tamara McFarland May, 2009 Brilliant ReUse Exhibition & Demos at Maker Faire Mining Reform Bill Write Your Representatitves Tips from Our Readers - Reduce Pickel Use by James Binnion April, 2009 - Earth Day Issue Tips from our Readers - Green Studio Practices by WILLYjewelry Responsible Jewelry Council Successful Students Set Green Jewelry Goals Sustainable Jewelry Raises Funds for Charity February, 2009 Obama's Call to Action Ask Your Suppliers Green Jewelry Class Energy Efficiency Checklist December, 2008 Jewelry_cycle Update Recycled Gift Wrapping Tip of the Month - Chemical Responsibility November, 2008 - Premier Issue Jewlery_cycle Radical Jewelry Makeover Tip of the Month - Cleaning Sterling without Chemicals

Christine Dhein's Green Jewelry News!

Summer Exhibitions Go Green! Reclaim, Renew, Reuse, Repurpose Left: 21st Century Breastplate in repurposed circuit boards, brass and rubber by Christine Dhein. Right: Maharaja's 6th in repurposed LEGO by emiko oye As an artist who has been making jewelry from recycled materials for over a decade, I am very aware of the growing interest from both the public and the art world in this type of art. Ten years ago, there wasn't much interest in or understanding of jewelry made from recycled materials. This summer, I have been invited to participate in several exhibitions with the theme of reuse. When my work is on exhibit, I include statements to communicate ideas and challenge beliefs about consumption with the hope of inspiring viewers to see the potential value in the discarded in a whole new way. At the opening reception of re/Purposed (details below) two ladies were admiring my 21st Century Breastplate. When they found out I was the artist, they exclaimed in unison, "One man's trash is another man's treasure!" I knew my message had been heard loud and clear! re/Purpose to use or convert for use in another format or product The work of Christine Dhein and emiko oye is featuerd in re/Purpose, the opening exhibition at the new African American Art & Culture Complex'sSargent Johnson Gallery in San Francisco from July 23 - Oct 11, 2009. The opening reception was a huge success! emiko oye and Christine Dhein in front of their work at the opening reception of re/Purpose Reclaim, Reuse, Renew Christine Dhein's work will be featured in Reclaim, Reuse, Renew, at the Atrium Gallery, Ball State University from August 25 - September 26, 2009. Christine Dhein is a jewelry designer, author, and eco-educator who has been using recycled materials for over ten years. Christine's jewelry can be purchased online atobjectfetish.com. via Green Jewelry News

Green Jewelry News from Christine Dhein

Christine Dhein produces the Green Jewelry News newsletter - I have been receiving it for a while now and I keep meaning to tell you about it - this seemed the appropriate time.

While we are all celebrating Earth Day we might want to take a look at how we as jewelers can green our studios and purchase goods that are more sustainable.

Each issue looks at new topics - the Earth Day issue included:
Tips from Our Readers
Responsible Jewellery Council
Successful Students Set Green Jewelry Goals
Sustainable Jewelry Raises Funds for Charity

Feature Article in ArtJewelry Magazine: Read Christine's latest article on green studio practices, Your Studio: Making Eco-Friendly Choices, in the May, 2009 issue of Art Jewelry magazine. Download a chart of 12 less toxic chemicals you can use for making jewelry.

Christine Dhein is a jewelry designer, author, and eco-educator who has been using recycled materials for over ten years.

Christine's jewelry can be purchased online at objectfetish.com.

View more work by Christine on Flickr.com, including her Fashion, Keum-boo and Tribal Elegance collections.

Join Christine on Crafthaus, an exciting new website connecting fine artists, studio jewelers and designers.

One of my favorite parts are her Green Links:
·Association for Responsible Mining
·Ethical Metalsmiths
·Green Jewelry Networking
·Green Jewelry Tips
·Jewelry_cycle Photos
·Less-toxic Alternatives
·Madison Dialogue

To receive this monthly newsletter, send an email with "Green Jewelry News Subscribe" as the subject.