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

March 2003 Lapidary Journal

ABOUT OUR COVER...
Articulated pine cone earrings in niobium and 14K gold by Ted Muehling. Photo: Dan Howell. A collection of 18K gold rings by Mish Tworkowski. Photo: Christopher Astley.

 

New York Stories: Designers in Manhattan
FEATURE: NEW YORK STORIES by Cathleen McCarthy (online April 2003 only)

 


Our new Designer Gallery features the work of artists profiled in Lapidary Journal. April 2003 highlights work by Sue Ann Dormer

 

Elegant Silver Wire Bangle by Connie Fox
Step by Step: Part II of the Elegant Silver Bangle

 

COMING UP IN MAY:
It’s our annual Buyers’ Directory, with listings of suppliers and resources you’ll want to keep close to hand year-round. We’ll also take a look at online educational opportunities, give advice on how to
develop a marketing plan, and provide a rundown of faceting competitions
for 2003.

 





Lapidary Journal - April 2003
Print Magazine Table of Contents

Features | Step-By-Step | Departments
F E A T U R E S

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New York Stories - COVER STORY (DESIGN/BUSINESS)
Designer-retailers in Manhattan know how to make it here: with distinctive style, tireless reinvention, and a healthy dose of self-promotion.

26

The Cyber Shop - TECHNOLOGY
Using a computer in the shop can increase your profitability by allowing you to track your jobs, send invoices on time, design more flexibly, and connect to a world of other jewelers.

For high-tech design possibilities, see “Virtual Design, Real Wax,” by Sue Dorman, in Step by Step, page 38.

FEATURED WEB CONTENT: Sue Ann Dorman shows off more of her CAD/CAM designs and finished pieces in our Designer Gallery.

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Before You Facet - FACETING
Preforming is often one of the most critical stages of faceting. We lead you through the process, taking that nice bit of rough to the dopping stage.

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.

37

Faceting with a Twist?

38

Virtual Design, Real Wax
Creating a ring using computers and CAD/CAD technology.

42

Silver Braided Ring
Silver ring made with silver clay.


46

Jayhawker Junk aka Viking Catamaran
Portable lap holder woodworking project.


49

 

Springtime Birdhouse
Lampworked bead.


51

November’s Elegant Bangle (Part II)
The elusive wireworking project originally scheduled to appear in November 2002, now makes its debut.

WEB EXCLUSIVE: See more of Connie Fox's work online in our Designer Gallery!


D E P A R T M E N T S

4

From the Editor

8

Your Comments

10

Jewelry Journal
Questions, Answers, & Tips

11

On the Web

12

Facets

16

Gemstone Price Index

55

Product News

55

Product Highlights - Loupes

57

Media Reviews

58

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

79

Show Calendar

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

60

Website Directory

61

Product Profiles

67

Bead Board

72

Tool & Supply Shop

78

Bead Board

88

Marketplace

91

Classified Advertising

97

Advertisers' Index