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How to Find the Perfect Engagement Ring

May 15, 2018 • Karin Jacobson • custom design • design process • engagement rings • jewelry design • wedding rings

Picking out an engagement ring is tons of fun … but also pretty overwhelming! So much emotion and excitement rides on this one decision that selecting the right ring can feel like an impossible task. What if it’s too flashy? What if he wanted something chunkier? What if she flat-out HATES it? Fear not, Nearly Newlyweds! I’m here to help! I’ve worked with hundreds of couples to select or custom-design their dream rings, so I’ve learned a thing or two about how to narrow the field. I’ve got a series of questions—almost a decision tree—that will guide you toward...

Inspiration Galore: My Favorite Jewelry Blogs and Instagrammers

May 02, 2018 • Karin Jacobson • inspiration • jewelry design

Here’s a roundup of some of my all-time favorite jewelry blogs and Instagram accounts.

Playing with Pearls for a Gallery Show at Aaron Faber

April 15, 2018 • Karin Jacobson • design process • show news

I am so excited to be participating in the “Pearls Redefined” show at Aaron Faber Gallery in New York! Read about the upcoming show and the new work I created for it!

Hello Baltimore! What I Did at the ACC Show

April 04, 2018 • Karin Jacobson • new retailer • show news • travel

I just got back from the American Craft Council trade show and thanks to both the ACC and the city of Baltimore, I had a blast! Here's a recap!

How I Push Past Creative Blocks and Find Inspiration

March 07, 2018 • Karin Jacobson • about me • design process

I’ve met Designer’s Block so many times that I’ve come up with some strategies for evading her grasp! Many of them are my go-tos even when I’m not feeling blocked and just want to explore new design ideas. Any time I need to start a new project or cook up new jewelry designs, here’s where I start...