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What Makes a Piece of Jewelry Meaningful?

February 14, 2018 • Karin Jacobson • inspiration • jewelry design

Jewelry is so often used to commemorate an occasion – a birthday, an engagement, a wedding – and when we give it as a gift, we want the piece to be meaningful. But what gives a piece of jewelry real meaning?

Challenge of the New: Creating My Origami Line

January 23, 2018 • Karin Jacobson • design process

It always fascinates me to hear artists describe sudden flashes of inspiration, or ideas for new work that appear fully-formed in their minds. I’ve been lucky enough to experience this creative kismet a few times, but generally design concepts incubate in my brain for a good long time before emerging, ready for execution! This was definitely the case for my new Origami collection. I let the idea simmer for several years before I even began tinkering with drawings. I have always been inspired by paper art, both folded and cut. Taking a flat sheet of metal and turning it into...

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