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The first entry in this year’s MJSA Design Challenge is from Jiovanni Mancarella, owner of Lux Forge in Denver. The annual challenge tasks a handful of designers with creating a unique piece of jewelry based on a fictional narrative and a collection of responsibly sourced gemstones from the project’s sponsor, Columbia Gem House. Click here to here for more.

Master goldsmith, author, professor, and jewelry expert, Charles-Lewton Brain is renowned for his ‘printmaking’ approach to working with metal. In this episode, Charles shares the tools he considers most essential to achieving a safe and efficient workflow. Click here to watch. Sponsored by Rio Grande.

Polishing to Perfection: Far from being a simple, unskilled task, polishing jewelry is as vital as any other step in the manufacturing process. Click here to read this month’s cover story.

From awarding scholarships to spurring apprenticeships to providing continuing professional education, the MJSA Education Foundation provides career and training initiatives for anyone with a passion for designing and making jewelry. And thanks to the support of our sponsors and donors, it continues to connect jewelers with rewarding careers. Click here to see all of our sponsors and donors.

Thank you to the Foundation’s Diamond Sponsor:

Recently updated, the Durston 12 inch guillotine shear now has a table and guide that allows wider sheet metal to be fed and cut. Other new features include an upgraded backstop with smooth bearing guides that can be tightened by hand for quick lock and release. It also features a square drive system designed to ensure maximum torque is transferred from the pull-down bar through to the blade, resulting in smoother cuts with less force. Available from MJSA member Contenti Co. Click here for more details.

Inspired by the exotic beauty of tropical flora, these stud earrings are crafted in 18k yellow gold to capture the essence of fan-like fronds found on ruffled palm trees. The polished surface gleams with a touch of elegance, while the sprinkling of round-cut diamonds adds a mesmerizing sparkle. Available from MJSA member YOKI. Click here for more details.