Jim Grahl of J. Grahl Design in Balboa Island, California, is the latest designer to take our challenge: To create a custom piece based on a fictitious scenario involving a police officer killed in the line of duty and his grieving widow. As Grahl says, "This story hit home for me because I have experience in the world of law enforcement. There’s always a risk there so it’s hard to be involved in that line of work. To be a wife and mother in this environment requires courage, and it takes a tough and bold woman to be the support mechanism for someone in law enforcement when each day could be the last. I like the idea of celebrating Jenny for the support and strength she’s given to her family, and I chose to create a bold piece that would truly be worthy of adorning this strong woman who has been through so much."Knowledge Center
In the August MJSA Journal: Pure Imagination
This month’s MJSA Journal reveals the winners of the annual MJSA Vision Awards competition and help you to learn which 3-D printer materaisl are currently available to the jewelry industry.
Pure Imagination by Shawna Kulpa, Irina Missiuro, and John Shanahan
Read about the winners of the 2017 MJSA Vision Awards and see the winning designs.
Material Evidence by Shawna Kulpa
A chart comparing 3-D printer materials will help you make sense of your options.
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MJSA member Adam Neeley’s Rouge Moderne earrings (right) were among the 10 designs honored this year with an MJSA Vision Award, which annually recognizes excellence in design creativity, craftsmanship, and technological prowess. The earrings, which took Laser Distinction honors, feature red zircons set in rose, white and yellow gold, capped by kite-shaped diamonds.
Find the latest finished lines and designs from MJSA members, as well as display and packaging, watch accessories, and premier services and supplies to help meet your custom and repair needs. This issue also features a "Custom Design Insights" article by Gary Dawson on how to connect with customers.
