Jean Puiforcat (aliases: Jean Elisée Puiforcat; Jean Puiforçat) was born in Paris in 1897. He served in World War II and then worked as an apprentice and designer at his family’s firm of silversmiths. He also studied sculpture with Louis-Aimé … Continue reading
February’s birthstone, the amethyst, is the most highly valued stone in the quartz group. The name comes from Greek and means “not drunken.” Many cultures have traditionally attributed great powers to the amethyst. This popular gemstone is mined in Mexico, so … Continue reading
Think Twice: New Latin American Jewelry, an exhibit at the Bellevue (Washington) Arts Museum, offers a glimpse of the history of jewelry in Latin America and a comprehensive view of its contemporary development, drawing attention to the unique and innovative … Continue reading