2011 Spectrum Awards - Part 1

The buzz is building and people are talking Tucson already...


Can you feel the shift in the mood...the Industry is feeling hopeful!   What a wonderful feeling!  I am getting excited for Tucson myself! 


The American Gem Trade Assoc. (AGTA) has released videos from Editors's Day 2011 - where editors from the best in the Fashion Industry mix with Judges and view the Spectrum and Cutting Edge Award entries.

Eco - Ethical in Jewelry Design - Bill Gallagher of Lori Bonn

"If you make sustainability your business - you will sustain your business."

Thanks to Bill Gallagher - this year's talk was great and very informative with actionable steps and a list of resources.

So - how about you and your jewelry design business?

Ethical - Ecological - Recycled - Fair Trade - Certified Fair Trade?

Have you started in some small way to green your business practices - and your products?





You may have all been hearing about the below freezing temps in Tucson this year - check out the great photo that Ann Marie took of a fountain on our way home last night!!!


BTW - this fountain is across the street from Gabrielle Giffords Congressional Office. The flowers, notes and candles that are building up in front of the office are very touching.