Nina Basharova

July 14, 2008

Find her at http://ninabasharova.com Biography Born in the Russian Federation and raised in the Ukraine, Nina Basharova’s artistic journey began while being exposed her parent’s community of actors, writers and painters. Inspired by the art and poetry of family friends Basharova merged her love of culture with her affinity for jewelry richly steeped in history. […]

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The Daily Jewel

July 14, 2008

This will be a short daily post of artists, jewels and gems that have influenced me and my world – I hope that you will draw some joy and motivation from it… Robyn Hawk Tucson Gem Show – Live http://tucsongemshow.blogspot.com/ Jewelry & Gem Artists http://jewelrygemartisans.blogspot.com/ Fly On The Wall-Views and Reviews http://flyviewsandreviews.blogspot.com/ Now You’ve Done […]

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Let’s Go to the Show – the CFMS “Golden Bear” Gem Show…

July 12, 2008

A Special Thanks to Anthony Ferraria of the CCRMC for the photos——– June ended with a bang!!!! The CFMS “Golden Bear” Gem Show was held the last weekend June at the Ventura Fair Grounds. For those of you who may not be familiar with this group…the California Federation of Mineral Societies (CFMS) was organized in […]

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Jubilee of Gems!!!

June 29, 2008

Earlier this month, I participated in and attended the North Orange County Gem & Mineral Society’s “Jubilee of Gems” Show. This is the club that started it all for me…the NOCGMS is a fairly large group of friendly, knowledgable and talented folks that meet in La Habra. NOCGMS is a member of the CFMS (California […]

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Wrapping Up JCK Las Vegas

June 8, 2008

From the GIA Newsletter:Industry Analysis: Business Soft in Vegas, but Designers, Luxury Defy TrendBusiness at the May 30-June 3 JCK Show in Las Vegas was soft, especially for sellers of loose diamonds and gemstones. Orders were stronger at the upscale shows that ran simultaneously, though exhibitors reported that many of their orders were provisional. Dealers […]

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TV Weekly’s Jewelry Making Boot Camp!

June 5, 2008

So many people have been asking “How do I get started in…” that I thought you might be interested to know…the next 4 episodes on TV Weekly’s Plum & Verdigris Show (Jewelry Making Tutorials) will be commited to teaching the BASICS!!! June is Basic Training month on Plum & Verdigris. Get in jewelry-making shape! Jewelry […]

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Bench Jewelers Conference and Orchid Dinner

June 3, 2008

I want to take a minute to thank ALL of the wonderful people that took the time to explain processes and demonstrate products and educate at the Bench Conference and Suppliers Expo!!!! I attended along with close to 40 members of the Venice Adult School – Jewelry Making Program. From the conference staff to the […]

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For more from the JCK Show…

June 3, 2008

Blogging JCK Serieshttp://www.diamonds.net/news/NewsItem.aspx?ArticleID=21800http://www.diamonds.net/news/NewsItem.aspx?ArticleID=21801http://www.diamonds.net/news/NewsItem.aspx?ArticleID=21814 JCK Vegas Daily Newshttp://www.diamonds.net/news/NewsItem.aspx?ArticleID=21798http://www.diamonds.net/news/NewsItem.aspx?ArticleID=21802http://www.diamonds.net/news/NewsItem.aspx?ArticleID=21813 Shanu Singh Guliani’s “Behind The Counter” Bloghttp://www.jckonline.com/blog/1970000197.html Bacilio Mendez is “Micro-Blogging My First Vegas” in his Style 360 Blog and on Twitter http://www.jckonline.com/blog/1940000194/post/1230027123.html The jewelry industry’s future will depend in part on how much it “gives,” hip-hop mogul and philanthropist Russell Simmons told the audience at his keynote […]

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My Fly On The Wall View…

June 1, 2008

This is a little different than what I have been doing…I want to use this space for my “Views & Reviews” of news, publications, books, websites and events in the Jewelry & Gemology fields! So – it will be a “fly on the wall” view – please feel free to leave comments or email me […]

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Composting Good and Evil: Redesign for Sanctimonious Sinners

June 1, 2008

To honor “World Fair Trade Day” (May 10th) I thought that an Art Show was in order, especially a show of “repurposed” art. I heartily recommend that you take a few moments to enjoy the wacky, wonderful and truly beautiful in the current show – Composting Good and Evil: Redesign for Sanctimonious Sinners now “live” […]

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