Reflections: A fusion of glass, color and creativity
A trio of “goddesses” watched over proceedings as Melody Vydas set to work. The squat, primitive ceramic figures, just 3 to 4 inches high, were grouped near the artist’s small kiln she uses to turn bits of dichroic glass into one-of-a-kind jewelry in her home studio in north Columbus.
A cultural exchange: Melted artillery and water buffalo horn link a local ‘ambassador’ to global artisans
Sara Gallman lives in Caledonia at the end of a winding gravel drive, and next to a field of beautiful corn growing tall and straight. She goes to work every weekday at the Thad Cochran Research, Technology and Economic Development Park at Mississippi State University, then comes home to her husband, Tony, and three lively children — JW, Michael and Katie Beth. A “typical” mom, doing what millions of other moms do.
Nature dictates art for some jewelry makers
Some jewelry makers take more than inspiration from nature; they incorporate found objects from trails and beaches in their work. The result? Personal, one-of-a-kind pieces
Vintage gets a makeover: Everything old is new again for first-time Market Street Festival jewelry vendors
Mike and Becky Childs are into recycling. But we’re not simply talking plastic bottles or aluminum cans here. The New Hope community couple rescue well-used vintage china and silver plate flatware from obscurity and transform it into jewelry.
Elizabeth Taylor’s jewelry sells for $115 million
Elizabeth Taylor’s jewelry collection fetched a record-setting $115 million — including more than $11.8 million for a pearl necklace and more than $8.8 million for a diamond ring given to her by Richard Burton — at an auction of gems and other memorabilia amassed by the late actress.
Elizabeth Taylor’s jewelry sells for $115 million
Elizabeth Taylor’s jewelry collection fetched a record-setting $115 million — including more than $11.8 million for a pearl necklace and more than $8.8 million for a diamond ring given to her by Richard Burton — at an auction of gems and other memorabilia amassed by the late actress.
‘A little bit of imagination’: Creative jewelry maker is among Market Street Festival artisans
Sarah Crowley exudes a gamine charm that belies her senior years. With a seemingly-permanent chuckle, she shares humorous tidbits of life as a jewelry addict, surrounded by tables adorned with ultramarine lapis, shimmering freshwater pearls, golden coral, jet black beads and every hue of turquoise.