Gia Jewelry Design Biography
Source (google.com.pkn )Katherine Jetter was born in Melbourne, Australia to a Greek-Australian mother and German father.
Remaining Australian at heart, she spent most of her youth in England, Germany, Italy, and Switzerland, hence speaks fluent German, French, and Italian in addition to beautifully Australian accented English.
Exhibiting creativity at an early age, Katherine was awarded the top International Baccalaureate Art Prize for the Northern Hemisphere in 2001 while attending SevenOaks School in Kent, UK. Her parents applauded her accomplishment with a petite, beautiful blue opal for which Katherine created a simple elegant ring setting. This pretty little stone enhanced her appreciation for the stone of her homeland; the Australian Opal. Inspired to pursue a future working with stones Katherine still went on to acquire a Bachelors Degree in Clinical Psychology from University College of London and followed that with a solid foundation in finance by securing a position at JP Morgan.
Even with her vast education and experience, Katherine never lost her passion for her design, stones, and fine jewelry – as well, as her love for her homeland. At this juncture, she attended the globally renowned Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and became certified as a Graduate Gemologist and Jewelry Designer. Katherine ran with this new knowledge and began putting her expertise to use by working for various international, high-end designer jewelers including De Beers.
Settling in New York City, Katherine created her eponymous company; Katherine Jetter Ltd. Meeting her husband and greatest fan in NYC, she was married and this international jet-setting, big city couple moved their lives and work to Santa Fe, New Mexico. Katherine enjoys the creative vibe of the city as well as the expansive and endless vistas of the New Mexico landscape creating an inspiring and positive influence on her collection and one of a kind commissions.
Katherine and her husband are active philanthropists with a key focus on furthering education for young people and have formed a foundation to support these efforts.
In addition, Katherine is an avid chef, entertainer, deep-sea diver, and accomplished mountain climber having scaled the heights of Machu Picchu and Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Katherine Jetter Ltd. collections are featured in numerous retailers worldwide from Moscow to China including several Neiman Marcus stores and high profile independent jewelers in the U.S.
Erin Fader has been an artist since she was a young child, so it was no surprise when she discovered her passion for designing and creating jewelry as she was preparing to go to college. Her desire to be the best at whatever she does led her to the San Diego area to attend the prestigious Gemological Institute of America. At GIA Erin acquired two degrees, one in Jewelry Design, and the second in Gemology.
Prior to her move to San Diego, Erin gained invaluable knowledge about the vintage jewelry she loves while working and studying with her mentor at a boutique that specialized in all things vintage. While there Erin discovered that there was so much loveliness and quality that comes from the past and she wanted to be able to share the beauty and history of these pieces by giving them new life in fresh new designs and this became her inspiration to develop her own unique style of creating jewelry by recycling and repurposing vintage materials.
The Erin Fader Collection is the second line for Erin. Her initial line, Trashy Chic, has been enjoying success for over 8 years now. With one successful line already under her belt, launching the Erin Fader Collection came as second nature to the designer. “I was ready to create a second jewelry line based on the same core idea of using vintage materials, but was ready to take my creations to the next level by incorporating high-end materials to step up the designs.” Within the Erin Fader Collection, you are sure to find your own “Timeless Treasure.”
As a kid I cleaned the showcase glass for my parents who opened their jewelry store when I was 4 years old. I progressed to machine engraving, assembling charm bracelets and other chores. My father instructed me in clock repair at one time but it was not for me.
As I grew into an adult, I worked in a jewelry trade shop environment and began being mentored by Gene and Glen Meadows both very accomplished jewelers known in the trade. This relationship continued for over 30 years. With interest in gemology came the independent study of Robert Webster's "Gems," GIA courses in diamonds and colored stones, color grading of colored gems with Cap Beasley and membership in the American Gem Society. Some interesting associations included N.V.Malhotra, Giacommo & Albert Sabbagh, Vince Manson, Robert Crowningshield, Janet Zapata, Debra Hiss, John Koivula and Doug Parker.
I pursued a parallel interest and study of photography with a specialization in gems and jewelry.
My gem knowledge, goldsmithing and photography skills grew together. Photography was very important in the marketing of my jewelry. Outside photo assignments came from various jewelry trade accounts in the USA and in Europe, and South America including, William Schraft, C. A..Kiger Co, Gem Platinum Mfg, Heier Resources and several Design Competition photo shoots were accomplished for the Michigan Jewelers Association. I have very much enjoyed photographic work given to me by fellow designers in the Michigan Jewelers Association.
I made numerous trips for Giacommo and Albert Sabbagh to Brazil, photographing gem mines and purchasing tourmaline, aqua, and amethyst. Since the gems from Brazil often needed special sized mountings, expertise grew in wax modeling and casting. Other clients needed gem identification or diamond grading and appraising, too.
My most imp stage of development was the movement away from the technical and into the artistic use of gems and metal. I spent a great deal of time in New York City in my 30's and looking back it slowed my artistic development. Everything was buy/sell, sort of a hustle. My time was better spent out in the semi-seclusion of Milford, Michigan making settings that were unlike anything the "city" jewelers were making. I came to love a
soft, organic sense in my designs. These flowy shapes grew from my wax techniques that were additive with
the "growing" of a shape via a hot tip allowing a building-up of the model.
Creativity comes through the Creator and is evidenced by noticing that items made with this love have a value superior to other jewelry. This unique skill set continues to be useful to clients with a wide range needs.
Gia Jewelry Design Jewelry Desgin Sketches Ideas 2014 Neclkace Ring Earringes Gallery Bangles Software Drawing Images Photos Wallpapers
Gia Jewelry Design Jewelry Desgin Sketches Ideas 2014 Neclkace Ring Earringes Gallery Bangles Software Drawing Images Photos Wallpapers
Gia Jewelry Design Jewelry Desgin Sketches Ideas 2014 Neclkace Ring Earringes Gallery Bangles Software Drawing Images Photos Wallpapers
Gia Jewelry Design Jewelry Desgin Sketches Ideas 2014 Neclkace Ring Earringes Gallery Bangles Software Drawing Images Photos Wallpapers
Gia Jewelry Design Jewelry Desgin Sketches Ideas 2014 Neclkace Ring Earringes Gallery Bangles Software Drawing Images Photos Wallpapers
Gia Jewelry Design Jewelry Desgin Sketches Ideas 2014 Neclkace Ring Earringes Gallery Bangles Software Drawing Images Photos Wallpapers
Gia Jewelry Design Jewelry Desgin Sketches Ideas 2014 Neclkace Ring Earringes Gallery Bangles Software Drawing Images Photos Wallpapers
Gia Jewelry Design Jewelry Desgin Sketches Ideas 2014 Neclkace Ring Earringes Gallery Bangles Software Drawing Images Photos Wallpapers
Gia Jewelry Design Jewelry Desgin Sketches Ideas 2014 Neclkace Ring Earringes Gallery Bangles Software Drawing Images Photos Wallpapers
Gia Jewelry Design Jewelry Desgin Sketches Ideas 2014 Neclkace Ring Earringes Gallery Bangles Software Drawing Images Photos Wallpapers
No comments:
Post a Comment