Once a year each May, the Jewish Community Center (JCC) holds The Ann Katz Festival of Books and Arts (LINK: www.jccindy.org). As a much celebration of the written word as well as a toast to the arts in Indy, I was proud to be a part of this year’s festival. In honor of the 2013…
I first got turned on to emeralds in Munich, Germany, while walking through a museum housing some of the most fantastic pieces I had seen. I remember being in a short passage (lined with cases of incredible jewelry) and glancing to my left seeing green fire. The emerald in the collection was a square emerald…
If you’ve ever been to an event when more than one woman is wearing the same dress, it’s awkward but sometimes laughed off, attributing the faux paux to both “having the same great taste.” Ever seen two women with the same wedding ring? Trust me. It doesn’t go well. And it’s never laughed off. Ever….
One of the most consistent comments about my work is its quality. It’s satisfying knowing that these comments are deserved, because I’ve put my best methods (hand carving and hand finishing) and highest quality gemstones and precious metals into each piece I design. A good example is this opal ring. You’ll notice the centerpiece stone…