﻿{"id":118,"date":"2009-03-14T20:11:00","date_gmt":"2009-03-14T20:11:00","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2009-03-14T21:31:02","modified_gmt":"2009-03-14T21:31:02","slug":"gordon-aatlo-stunning-gemstone-swirls-and-orbits-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/fortheloveofjewels\/2009\/03\/14\/gordon-aatlo-stunning-gemstone-swirls-and-orbits-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Gordon Aatlo: Stunning Gemstone Swirls and Orbits!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><a onblur=\"try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}\" href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/_ExLR4o6iRZo\/SbwfhaoPJnI\/AAAAAAAABpg\/nTPUX4bxTVA\/s1600-h\/Photo_of_Gordon_3-09.jpg\"><img style=\"margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 175px; height: 200px;\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/_ExLR4o6iRZo\/SbwfhaoPJnI\/AAAAAAAABpg\/nTPUX4bxTVA\/s200\/Photo_of_Gordon_3-09.jpg\" alt=\"\" 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class=\"MsoNormal\">\n<br \/><span style=\";font-size:100%;color:black;\"  ><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:100%;\"><b style=\"\"><span style=\";color:black;\" ><o:p> <\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\";font-size:100%;color:black;\"  >Born in Minnesota, Gordon moved to San Francisco at a young age.<span style=\"\">  <\/span>With his uncle as jeweler to the King of Norway and his father an accomplished bench jeweler, Gordon followed in their footsteps and has enjoyed a lifelong career as a designer, producing all of his own work himself, from concept to finished piece.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\">\n<br \/><span style=\";font-size:100%;color:black;\"  ><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\";font-size:100%;color:black;\"  ><o:p> <\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\";font-size:100%;color:black;\"  >Gordon debuted several new pieces at the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.agta.org\/\">AGTV<\/a> Tucson show including his Orbit and Swirl Rings which are published on this blog for the first time.<span style=\"\">  <\/span>Gordon\u2019s assistant, Christine, also mentioned that his work was featured during an ACTV meeting of the National Association of Jewelry Appraisers where they noted that they were putting a different appraisal value on work actually hand made by designers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\">\n<br \/><span style=\";font-size:100%;color:black;\"  ><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:100%;\"><b style=\"\"><span style=\";color:black;\" ><o:p> <\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\";font-size:100%;color:black;\"  >Here\u2019s a few moments with Gordon:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\">\n<br \/><span style=\";font-size:100%;color:black;\"  ><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:100%;\"><b style=\"\"><span style=\";color:black;\" ><o:p> <\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\";font-size:100%;color:black;\"  >It is fascinating to interview a person such as you who has made a lifelong success as a jewelry designer\/creator; still with what appears to be a passion for the craft. What do you most enjoy about this career choice?<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\">\n<br \/><span style=\";font-size:100%;color:black;\"  ><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:100%;\"><b style=\"\"><span style=\";color:black;\" ><o:p> <\/o:p><\/span><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:100%;\"><i style=\"\"><span style=\";color:black;\" >There are many things I enjoy about my career choice!<span style=\"\">  <\/span>First, and most important is, I look forward to going into the studio each day, developing new designs that I like.<span style=\"\">  <\/span>I have the freedom to pursue and experiment with no outside influences or expectations.<span style=\"\">  <\/span>The other aspect that I enjoy is the people I meet, gemstone artists, suppliers, and clients, who enjoy and appreciate fine jewelry and gemstones. <o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\";font-size:100%;color:black;\"  ><br \/>\n<br \/>You write on your website so eloquently about the time early in your apprenticeship when your skills started to come together and the work began to flow&#8230;how is it that you so clearly remember that period and what do you think triggered that &#8220;ah ha&#8221; moment?<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\">\n<br \/><span style=\";font-size:100%;color:black;\"  ><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\";font-size:100%;color:black;\"  ><o:p> <\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:100%;\"><i style=\"\"><span style=\";color:black;\" >I clearly remember that period because I had worked so hard, struggled really, for over a year and I had my doubts many times that my work would never progress.<span style=\"\">  <\/span>I can\u2019t say that there was one moment, it was more of a gradual progression of improvement in both technical and design skills, until the one day I had a finished piece in my hand that I was satisfied with.<span style=\"\">  <\/span>Gradually, with every new project, I came to have more confidence and an excitement for the possibilities of what I could accomplish.<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\">\n<br \/><span style=\"font-size:100%;\"><i style=\"\"><span style=\";color:black;\" ><span style=\"\">  <\/span><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:100%;\"><i style=\"\"><span style=\";color:black;\" ><o:p> <\/o:p><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:100%;\"><i style=\"\"><span style=\";color:black;\" >I continue to have \u201cah-ha\u201d moments!<br \/>\n<br \/><\/span><\/i><\/span><span style=\";font-size:100%;color:black;\"  ><br \/>\n<br \/>How would you describe your style?<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\">\n<br \/><span style=\";font-size:100%;color:black;\"  ><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\";font-size:100%;color:black;\"  ><o:p> <\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:100%;\"><i style=\"\"><span style=\";color:black;\" >If I have to choose one style that encompasses a description of my designs, I would have to say modern.<span style=\"\">  <\/span>I feel my style is wide open as I\u2019m not structured or rigid with a design that it can\u2019t be changed. I chose modern over contemporary because I think contemporary describes more of a style that is of the moment and I think my designs stand the test of time and cannot be defined to an era.<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\">\n<br \/><span style=\"font-size:100%;\"><i style=\"\"><span style=\";color:black;\" ><span style=\"\">  <\/span><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:100%;\"><i style=\"\"><span style=\";color:black;\" ><o:p> <\/o:p><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:100%;\"><i style=\"\"><span style=\";color:black;\" >My styles and designs are subject to where the gemstone and idea are leading me to the moment I start to develop the design.<span style=\"\">  <\/span>When I first started showing my work in Tucson, my assistant would be asked \u201cHow many designers do you represent?\u201d That is how varied<\/span><\/i><\/span><span style=\";font-size:100%;color:black;\"  > <i style=\"\">my styles are.<span style=\"\">  <\/span>I might create a series of pieces, such as the Swirl Pendants, no two pieces are ever the same?<br \/>\n<br \/><\/i><br \/>\n<br \/>Tell us about the importance of gemstones in your pieces and how you work with gemstone artists?<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\">\n<br \/><span style=\";font-size:100%;color:black;\"  ><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\";font-size:100%;color:black;\"  ><o:p> <\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:100%;\"><i style=\"\"><span style=\";color:black;\" >Gemstones are the centerpiece of each design and for me, I am attracted to the gemstone first, and then develop the design.<span style=\"\">  <\/span>The color, cut, shape, size and quality all play a part in what design will best showcase the gem to its best advantage.<span style=\"\">  <\/span>The shape and size will naturally dictate some part of the design: curved lines for round stones, straight lines for trillion or cushion shaped.<span style=\"\">  <\/span>The gemstone color also will dictate what metal I use. Sometimes I will use both gold and platinum and I like to set cooler colors, like Tanzanite in platinum or white gold, but not always.<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\">\n<br \/><span style=\"font-size:100%;\"><i style=\"\"><span style=\";color:black;\" ><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:100%;\"><i style=\"\"><span style=\";color:black;\" ><o:p> <\/o:p><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:100%;\"><i style=\"\"><span style=\";color:black;\" >Artistic gemstones are the biggest challenge of all, finding the perfect balance between showcasing the work of art and creating an interesting design to showcase the gem.<span style=\"\">  <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.farlang.com\/profiles\/arthur-lee-anderson\/complete_story\">Arthur Lee Anderson<\/a>\u2019s work is so precise and the optics are fascinating. His Webbed Halo cuts and Blossom cuts are some of my favorite to work with.<span style=\"\">  <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lehrerdesigns.com\/aboutus.htm\">Glenn Lehrer<\/a> \u201cTorus Ring\u201d gems are challenging, whether they are round or rectangular, because of the hole in the center. Sometimes I fill the hole with a diamond set in a bezel and there have been pieces where I set another Torus Ring inside of the Torus Ring.<span style=\"\">  <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dyber.net\/home.htm\">Michael Dyber<\/a>\u2019s work is fantastic and is so is the work of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.farlang.com\/profiles\/jewels-by-the-woods\/complete_story\">Larry Woods<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/jewelrymuse\/page2\/\">Daylan Hargrave<\/a>.<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\">\n<br \/><span style=\"font-size:100%;\"><i style=\"\"><span style=\";color:black;\" ><span style=\"\">  <\/span><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\";font-size:100%;color:black;\"  ><o:p> <\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:100%;\"><i style=\"\"><span style=\";color:black;\" ><a href=\"http:\/\/www.gemselect.com\/other-info\/gemstone-art.php\">Berndt Munsteiner<\/a>\u2019s work has sometimes been my biggest challenge. I am intrigued by the gem, the cut, the size, but the idea isn\u2019t there.<span style=\"\">  <\/span>I had a pair of Ametrine\u2019s he cut, large and flat, and not matched for size or shape.<span style=\"\">  <\/span>I had done many designs for Munsteiner\u2019s single gems, but these demanded something special.<span style=\"\">  <\/span>They sat in the safe for years until one Sunday, while I was reading the newspaper, the idea struck.<span style=\"\">  <\/span>I went to my desk and in five minutes I had my idea sketched.<span style=\"\">  <\/span>The finished pieces were all I had hoped they would be.<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\">\n<br \/><span style=\"font-size:100%;\"><i style=\"\"><span style=\";color:black;\" ><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:100%;\"><i style=\"\"><span style=\";color:black;\" ><o:p> <\/o:p><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:100%;\"><i style=\"\"><span style=\";color:black;\" >I do collaborate with the artists when I have an idea and they will design a gem for me, but most of the time I see what they\u2019ve done and get inspiration from their beautiful and unusual work.<span style=\"\">  <\/span><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:100%;\"><i style=\"\"><span style=\";color:black;\" ><o:p> <\/o:p><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:100%;\"><i style=\"\"><span style=\";color:black;\" >I love the work of all of the artists and it\u2019s hard to pass up a beautiful gem and often I don\u2019t! I have many gems sitting in the safe and I\u2019m waiting for that great idea to strike.<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\">\n<br \/><span style=\"font-size:100%;\"><i style=\"\"><span style=\";color:black;\" ><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\";font-size:100%;color:black;\"  ><o:p> <\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\";font-size:100%;color:black;\"  >You have a section on your website you call  &#8220;Gordon&#8217;s Favorites&#8221;.  What becomes a favorite for you?<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\">\n<br \/><span style=\";font-size:100%;color:black;\"  ><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\";font-size:100%;color:black;\"  ><o:p> <\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:100%;\"><i style=\"\"><span style=\";color:black;\" >There are many reason\u2019s a piece becomes a favorite. It can be because from start to finish how the work flowed, how it came together, from finding the gem and the excitement I have while developing the design and even how the metal seemed to lend itself to the design. Another part of what makes it a favorite is the response from people as they see the piece and enjoy it as much as I do.<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\">\n<br \/><span style=\"font-size:100%;\"><i style=\"\"><span style=\";color:black;\" ><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:100%;\"><i style=\"\"><span style=\";color:black;\" ><o:p> <\/o:p><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:100%;\"><i style=\"\"><span style=\";color:black;\" >As I say on the website, I am happy with everything I produce and it\u2019s hard to pick favorites!<br \/>\n<br \/><\/span><\/i><\/span><span style=\";font-size:100%;color:black;\"  ><br \/>\n<br \/>Tell us about your new designs which you premiered at the Tucson show?<br \/>\n<br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\">\n<br \/><span style=\";font-size:100%;color:black;\"  ><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\";font-size:100%;color:black;\"  ><o:p> <\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:100%;\"><i style=\"\"><span style=\";color:black;\" >For Tucson this year, I premiered new designs in rings, pendants and bracelets, and also continued designs in the current Swirl and Petal Pendant series that have been popular with my clients.<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\">\n<br \/><span style=\"font-size:100%;\"><i style=\"\"><span style=\";color:black;\" ><span style=\"\">  <\/span><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:100%;\"><i style=\"\"><span style=\";color:black;\" ><o:p> <\/o:p><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:100%;\"><i style=\"\"><span style=\";color:black;\" >The new rings are highlighted by one Tsavorite Garnet and diamond ring which received lots of attention for its design. Some people thought it reminded them of an amusement park ride, some the solar system! We\u2019ve taken a consensus and have decided to call it \u201cOrbit\u201d Other rings premiered are in the same style and feature Pink Sapphires, Spessartite Garnets and Blue Sapphires.<span style=\"\">  <\/span>They are flatter than the Orbit and easier to wear.<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\">\n<br \/><span style=\"font-size:100%;\"><i style=\"\"><span style=\";color:black;\" ><span style=\"\">  <\/span><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:100%;\"><i style=\"\"><span style=\";color:black;\" ><o:p> <\/o:p><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:100%;\"><i style=\"\"><span style=\";color:black;\" >New pendant designs included Paraiba Tourmaline\u2019s cut by Glenn Lehrer; one set in yellow gold and one set in platinum.<span style=\"\">  <\/span>Both designs were very well received.<span style=\"\">  <\/span>I featured versions of my AGTA Spectrum Award winning design featuring new work by Arthur Lee Anderson and his new cut, the Spired Webbed Halo cuts in Citrine.<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\">\n<br \/><span style=\"font-size:100%;\"><i style=\"\"><span style=\";color:black;\" ><span style=\"\">  <\/span><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:100%;\"><i style=\"\"><span style=\";color:black;\" ><o:p> <\/o:p><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:100%;\"><i style=\"\"><span style=\";color:black;\" >Another pendant shown this year is a continuation of the Deco inspired pieces in gold, platinum and Lapis.<span style=\"\">  <\/span>Because of the response, I am working on new pieces in this series in pendants, rings and cuffs.<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\">\n<br \/><span style=\"font-size:100%;\"><i style=\"\"><span style=\";color:black;\" ><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:100%;\"><i style=\"\"><span style=\";color:black;\" ><o:p> <\/o:p><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:100%;\"><i style=\"\"><span style=\";color:black;\" >New bracelets this year included a free form yellow gold multi-colored Sapphire and Diamond cuff with matching earrings and a fabulous Pearl cuff with large, natural colored pearls ranging in color in white, pink, peach and lavender tones, diamonds and multi-colored sapphires.<span style=\"\">  <\/span>Another cuff, more streamlined and structured, showcasing another Arthur Lee Anderson Amethyst, was premiered.<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\">\n<br \/><span style=\"font-size:100%;\"><i style=\"\"><span style=\";color:black;\" ><span style=\"\">  <\/span><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:100%;\"><i style=\"\"><span style=\";color:black;\" ><o:p> <\/o:p><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:100%;\"><i style=\"\"><span style=\";color:black;\" >As the designs are all one of a kind, we have a lot of visitors to the booth that are always interested to see what we\u2019ve brought along.<br \/>\n<br \/><\/span><\/i><\/span><span style=\";font-size:100%;color:black;\"  ><br \/>\n<br \/>How was the show for you and what did you perceive to be the biggest change with this economy factored in?  What was the overall theme you heard from other jewelers?<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\">\n<br \/><span style=\";font-size:100%;color:black;\"  ><b style=\"\"><o:p><\/o:p><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\";font-size:100%;color:black;\"  ><o:p> <\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:100%;\"><i style=\"\"><span style=\";color:black;\" >We did consider the current economic situation months before the show and that did play a part in what pieces were developed to premiere at the show.<span style=\"\">  <\/span>I followed my instincts and created pieces I thought were right and know my clients expect to see from me.<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\">\n<br \/><span style=\"font-size:100%;\"><i style=\"\"><span style=\";color:black;\" ><span style=\"\">  <\/span><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:100%;\"><i style=\"\"><span style=\";color:black;\" ><o:p> <\/o:p><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:100%;\"><i style=\"\"><span style=\";color:black;\" >Although attendance was down, we were quite pleased to see that most buyers were focusing not only on the design, but the quality of the work and the value.<span style=\"\">  <\/span>Great designs, big looks and quality of workmanship are what we offer and new customer\u2019s are amazed how affordable my work is. <o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:100%;\"><i style=\"\"><span style=\";color:black;\" ><o:p> <\/o:p><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:100%;\"><i style=\"\"><span style=\";color:black;\" >In the AGTA section \u201cSpectrum of Design\u201d most of the designer\u2019s I talked to expressed some surprise as to buyers being more interested in the higher end, unique pieces.<span style=\"\">  <\/span>With none of us really knowing what to expect and that comes with any show, most of us were pleasantly surprised. And I do think that has to do with buyers appreciating more and more they need to set themselves apart and offer their clients something different.<br \/>\n<br \/><\/span><\/i><\/span><span style=\";font-size:100%;color:black;\"  ><br \/>\n<br \/>As someone who has been successful through many years of good and bad economic times, what advice do you have for the rest of us?<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\">\n<br \/><span style=\";font-size:100%;color:black;\"  ><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\";font-size:100%;color:black;\"  ><o:p> <\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:100%;\"><i style=\"\"><span style=\";color:black;\" >My first bit of advice is to be strong in your convictions and go forward with your ideas and appreciate your talent.<span style=\"\">  <\/span>We have to do whatever it takes, whether its longer hours or cutting back on expenses. It does get scary, but as artists it can be that way in good times too.<span style=\"\">  <\/span>There always seems to be something out there to get you through.<span style=\"\">  <\/span>Hang in there and have faith in your talent and yourself.<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\">\n<br \/><span style=\"font-size:100%;\"><i style=\"\"><span style=\";color:black;\" ><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\";font-size:100%;color:black;\"  ><o:p> <\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:100%;\"><o:p> <\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:100%;\">What a pleasure to feature Gordon Aatlo\u2019s work!<span style=\"\">  <\/span>His upcoming show schedule is:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\">\n<br \/><span style=\"font-size:100%;\"><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:100%;\"><o:p> <\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:100%;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.paradisecityarts.com\/index.html\">Paradise City Art Festival<\/a> &#8211; Spring Schedule:<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:100%;\"><o:p> <\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:100%;\">Marlborough, Mass: March 20, 21 &amp; 22<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:100%;\"><o:p> <\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:100%;\">Philadelphia: May 1, 2 and 3<o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:100%;\"><o:p> <\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;font-family:arial;\"  class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:100%;\">Northampton, Mass: May 23, 24 and 25<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:100%;\"><br \/>\n<br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-family: arial;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:100%;\">Thanks for stopping by!<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-family: arial;font-size:100%;\" >Sally<\/span><br \/>\n<br \/><span style=\";font-family:&quot;;font-size:10;\"  ><o:p><\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\";font-family:&quot;;font-size:10;\"  ><o:p> <\/o:p><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"blogger-post-footer\">A blog showcasing accomplished jewelry designers.<br \/>\nFor artisan jewelry go to:  www.naked-jewelry.com<img width='1' height='1' src='https:\/\/blogger.googleusercontent.com\/tracker\/8788829409001945605-9194353540037078639?l=fortheloveofjewels.blogspot.com' alt='' \/><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gordon Aatlo<\/p>\n<p>Swirl Rings<\/p>\n<p>Orbit Ring<\/p>\n<p>Two Blossoms<\/p>\n<p>Torus Ring Pendant<\/p>\n<p>Swirl Pendant<\/p>\n<p>    I first learned about Gordon Aatlo through a request I put out on LinkedIn seeking \u201cthe best-of-the-best\u201d jewelry designers.  Numerous wonderful designers&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":50,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[169,172,168,167,171,173,170,166],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/fortheloveofjewels\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/118"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/fortheloveofjewels\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/fortheloveofjewels\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/fortheloveofjewels\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/50"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/fortheloveofjewels\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=118"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/fortheloveofjewels\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/118\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/fortheloveofjewels\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=118"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/fortheloveofjewels\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=118"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/userblogs.ganoksin.com\/fortheloveofjewels\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=118"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}