Clean and simple

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Gem cutter Joe Jelks has always loved stone collecting since he was a child, but it took him a couple of decades to realize that he wanted a career in cutting gems. Jelks specializes in uncomplicated, angular cuts of Montana agate, Morrison Ranch jasper and other all-American gems.

Author: McCarthy, Cathleen
Methods, Gem cutting, Jelks, Joe

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Spirit of the bear

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Jeweler Jesse Monongye frequently draws on figures from Navajo folk myth and traditions for his jewelry designs. Monongye's favorite motif is the bear, which appears among the pendants and bracelets that he makes out of coral, lapis and other stones.

Author: McCarthy, Cathleen
Monongye, Jesse

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Awakening to color

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Cathleen McCarthy is inspired by Gustav Klimt's imaginative use of color in Flora book. The way in which she uses this in creating new designs in jewelry is presented.

Author: McCarthy, Cathleen
United States, Evaluation, Jewelry making, McCarthy, Cathleen

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Subjects list: Works, Jewelers, Jewelers (Persons)
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