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A Moveable Feast

May 12, 2024 • Karin Jacobson • diamonds • fundraiser • opals

This coming Thursday (May 16) will be a grand party - it is the evening of A Moveable Feast, the annual fundraising event for Open Arms Minnesota. And when they asked me to donate something to their silent auction, I was delighted to say yes! Open Arms prepares and delivers nourishing meals to critically ill Minnesotans and their families in need. They are able to make meals that are medically tailored for specific illnesses, using fresh, local ingredients whenever possible, delivered to their clients' doorsteps, and they do it all free of charge. It's an amazing organization that I've been honored to...

A Couple of InStore Awards!

August 07, 2022 • Karin Jacobson • design award • diamonds • earrings • jewelry design • pearls

I’ve won a couple of InStore Awards - I’m delighted to announce that I won First Place in the categories of ‘Colored Stone Jewelry Under $5000’ and ‘Pearl Jewelry Under $5000’!

The MJSA Vision Awards

July 10, 2020 • Karin Jacobson • design award • diamonds • pearls • sapphires

I'm delighted to announce that I've won two MJSA Vision Awards this year! My Chrysanthemum Fold Earrings won Second Place in the Professional Excellence category! And My Sapphire & Diamond dangles won the Responsible Practices Distinction.

How I Work: Making Custom Yellow Diamond Earrings!

June 20, 2018 • Karin Jacobson • custom design • design process • diamonds • jewelry design

That’s right, friends, time for another peek into my design process! This time, I’ll be leading you step-by-step through creating a custom pair of earrings with some spectacular yellow diamonds supplied by my client. This was SUCH a fun project, and I’m more than a little enamored of the finished product!

How I Work: Making a Custom Diamond Wedding Ring!

January 10, 2018 • Karin Jacobson • custom design • design process • diamonds

See the process of making a custom diamond ring, from start to finish.