Argentium at 'Make Your Mark' student event at Goldsmiths' Hall

Visit Argentium International at 'Make Your Mark' - a brand new student event being held on Friday 16 May 14 at Goldsmiths' Hall, London.  You can talk to our experts about the benefits of Argentium silver and find out about the Argentium Guild.  Allied Gold are offering student discounts on Argentium grain, sheet, wire and findings for new student Guild Members (promotion runs untill the end of June).

The Goldsmiths' Company, Assay Office and Goldsmiths' Centre will be co-presenting this event, which will include inspiring talks, activities and networking opportunities to help students make their mark on the future of the craft.

Hope to see you there!

STACKED - Mother's Day Giveaway

For Mother's Day, STACKED are giving away a 3 stack of bangles: 28th Street, 42nd Street, and a Signature Collection bangle of the winner's choice (a $750 retail value)!  Here is the link to enter: www.stackednewyork.com/moms

Just fill out the fields by May 10, 2014 and one winner will be chosen at random and contacted on Mother’s Day via e-mail.

'STACKED New York' launches branded jewellery collection in Argentium Silver

AWARD-WINNING TRADE PRESS EDITOR AND
RENOWNED MANUFACTURER UNITE TO LAUNCH
BRANDED LINE OF STACKABLE BANGLES AND BANDS

Tina Snyder, Editor in Chief of MJSA Journal, and Scott Raskin, Vice President of Kemp Metal Products, have partnered to launch STACKED New York (stackednewyork.com), a branded line of stackable Argentium silver bangles and bands that is poised to take the jewelry industry by storm.

“The time is now for a versatile brand that speaks to the female self-purchaser’s need for a fashionable, high-quality silver line with meaning,” said Snyder. “Our tagline is ‘Strength in Numbers,’ because we believe every number carries special meaning in the universe. Wearing a certain number of STACKED New York bangles and bands can symbolize a hope, dream, challenge, or circumstance in a woman's life, giving her a talisman to wear on her body that is of personal significance.”

STACKED New York currently offers 30 different Argentium silver stackable bangles and matching bands, with and without gemstones, that can be mixed and matched to create a unique, meaningful look for the wearer. The line is proudly made in New York, harnessing the city's energy to create luxe accessories that are both street smart and spiritually connected to the universe. All STACKED New York stackable bangles and bands are named after streets in New York City, embracing the urban inspiration on the company’s styling.

“We manufacture all of our jewelry to the highest quality standards, using only Argentium silver for our silver products,” said Raskin. “Argentium is a 100% recycled luxury silver that is whiter, brighter, and purer than standard sterling silver. Our pieces are hand-cut, machined with high-tech equipment, and hand-finished. All of our gemstones are set by hand. All of this work is done—with care and pride—in New York.”

Raskin, STACKED New York President, and Snyder, STACKED New York Partner and Creative Director, bring a combined 30+ years of jewelry industry experience to this new brand. “Scott and I both went straight from college into the jewelry industry—and we call it home,” said Snyder. A combination of Raskin’s 15+ years supplying jewelry manufacturers with high quality semi-finished precious metal bands in his family’s business, and Snyder’s 15+ years analyzing and reporting on the jewelry trade, the pair brings an unparalleled perspective to its brand. Their combined talents and expertise enable them to offer the highest quality product with a relevant, meaningful message and purchasing experience for the consumer.

Snyder will remain in her role as MJSA Journal Editor in Chief until February 28, when she will step down to concentrate her energies on STACKED New York. Raskin will retain his position as Vice President of Kemp Metal Products while serving as President of STACKED New York.

For more information, visit stackednewyork.com.
CONTACT:
Tina Snyder
STACKED New York
Partner/Creative Director
401.954.1753
tina@stackednewyork.com
stackednewyork.com

FEATURED ARGENTIUM GUILD MEMBER - LISA DINOIA OF OCEAN EDGE DESIGNS

Sea Glass Jewelry
Coastal Inspired Wearable Art Jewelry Designs.  Unique, eco-friendly and timeless, each piece is hand crafted in my home studio using wire sculpture and metal work techniques.

The Coastal Collection
Each piece of handmade jewelry features vintage sea glass that has been shaped by our mighty oceans for decades, washing upon our shorelines to appreciate once again.  Focal pieces are carefully hand selected by me from the ocean edges of the world.  You will also find other mesmerizing natural and raw gem jewelry in this collection.

The majority of my creations are made with Argentium silver - offering superior strength, tarnish resistance and 100% recycled silver.  The shine and luster is superior to other fine metals and my customers appreciate the low maintenance and durability.

My Inspiration
I love sitting on the beach the warmth of the sun shining down on my face, feeling the cool sand between my toes, watching-listening to the sounds of the ocean, sea gulls and meeting new people.  This provokes a sense of tranquility within me, this is where I get my inspiration - the sights, sounds and people.  So, I enjoy creating jewelry that will connect to someone personally - reminding them of that special moment, person or place in time.  As part of my commitment to maintain the highest standards of environmental responsibility, each piece of fine jewelry is comprised of 100% recycled precious metals.

VATICAN SUPPLIER, JOHNSON SRL, CONVERTS TO ARGENTIUM SILVER

Argentium International is pleased to announce its new collaboration with Johnson Srl of Milan, Italy’s oldest and most prestigious manufacturer of medals and coins. 

Established in the mid-19th century, Johnson is renowned for its superb craftsmanship in silver and gold and is an important supplier to the Presidency of the Republic, the Secretary of State of Vatican City and the Private Stock of the Holy Father in the Vatican.  The first outcome of this collaboration is an important piece made in Argentium 960 silver for the world’s first academy of sciences ‘L’Accademia dei Lincei’, founded in Rome 1603.

Giovanna Saleri, CEO of Johnson, states that “the purity and tarnish resistance of Argentium silver makes our conversion to Argentium an important benefit to our highly discerning clients, who expect our pieces to stand the test of time”.

FUSING ARGENTIUM SILVER - CLIP FROM NEW CHASING & REPOUSSE VIDEO

New Chasing and Repousse video soon to be release... here is a sneaky peak at a clip showing you how to fuse Argentium with Ronda Coryell... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwdQduisKXE

 

ALEX & ANI'S 'PRECIOUS METALS COLLECTION' NOW AVAILABLE IN MORE STORES

We are delighted that Alex & Ani's 'Precious Metals Collection' is now available in more stores across the USA.  This beautiful collection, made in Argentium Silver and 14K gold, comprises of expandable bangles, rings, earrings and chain bracelets - a must-have for those Christmas parties!