Saturday, September 26, 2009

SARAH GRAHAM METALSMITHING

As we stroll within the lush surroundings of the Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, California, we learn that it is bigger than New York's Central Park, and was once an expanse of sand dunes more than 130 years ago.  California is also the home of featured jewelry designer Sarah Graham.

Friday, September 25, 2009

ULLA HORNFELDT JEWELLERY

Sterling Silver and Lapis Brooch Pin
The magnificent Royal Castle of Stockholm in Sweden, built with sandstone and brick, houses over 600 rooms and functions as the reigning king's, Karl XVI Gustaf, workplace.

Among other duties, his majesty holds nearly a dozen annual dinners and is protected by armed, royal guards at all times.

Sweden is also the hometown of featured jewelry designer Ulla Hornfeldt.

Thursday, September 24, 2009

SANDRA MARDINI JEWELRY DESIGN

There is no mistaking the elegant yet powerful beauty of the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C.

Architect Robert Mills, in honor of the first U.S. President George Washington, designed the century plus obelisk in 1836.

Construction began on the 550-foot tall structure 12 years later--161 years ago--on July 4. Washington, D.C. is also the current home of featured jewelry designer Sandra Mardini.

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

MING LAMPSON | MING DESIGN

As we move along Windsor Castle's sprawling 26 acres, we are mesmerized by the great sense of history and majesty.

At over 900 years old, it is one of England's oldest castles and is a periodic residence of Queen Elizabeth II.

It houses a grand collection of fine art including paintings by Gainsborough, Rembrandt, Rubens, and Canaletto.

England is also the home of featured jewelry designer Ming Lampson.

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

SUSANNE FRIIS BJORNER

Today we visit Denmark's Botanical Garden and Natural History Museum, which houses over 23,000 plants from every corner of the world including the Galapagos Islands, Madagascar, Norway, and Denmark. Denmark is also the birthplace of featured jewelry designer Susanne Friis Bjorner.
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