Started by Dominique Dinouart in Jewelry Talk, Hosts & Personalities 1371242460.067My flower garden and perennial herb gardens are thriving. The hummingbirds are loving the honeysuckle, the brook is raging, and the lake is calm. What more can a Summer bring?
I just bought myself a birthday present of a water trampoline for our lake retreat where the family enjoys spending time together. It was sort of a bribe to encourage my grandkids to learn how to swim, and it worked!
Going to our cottage (only about one half hour from home) gives me the tranquility and peace to calmly design and be surrounded by water (no surprise there considering that water is o... Continue Reading Last Reply by TrueNorth 1370017862.997 | Started by Dominique Dinouart in Jewelry Talk, Hosts & PersonalitiesI am always excited about a new show, but I am even more excited this time around because I am bringing you so much new!! Please join me for both the Global Artisan-Crafted Silver Jewelry show tomorrow morning, April 16th, at 1AM EST and again for the Taxco Traditions by Dominique Dinouart show from 2PM – 4PM EST. Antonella will be the host which makes me so happy, she is so much fun to work with!
For the Global Artisan-Crafted Silver Jewelry show, one of the pieces I have designed is a bracelet (J280307) that uses a traditional hand weaving technique (tejido). I ... Continue Reading Last Reply by Red001 1371659963.873 | Started by Dominique Dinouart in Jewelry Talk, Hosts & PersonalitiesI have recently returned from an incredible trip to India. You might be wondering why India since my jewelry is made in Mexico. The reason is STONES! I found so many new stones in vibrant colors (I will have some surprises for you in my upcoming shows). India is all about color, and it permeates all your senses. A photographer's dream come true! Visiting India is truly a life altering experience.
Some of you have commented that you were upset that I discontinued one of my Customer Top Rated rings, J31081. Far from it!!! I have dropped a few st... Continue Reading Last Reply by Catmomof7 1362770947.557 | Started by Dominique Dinouart in Jewelry Talk, Hosts & PersonalitiesI have just returned from Taxco, Mexico (just in time for the deep freeze), where I met with all my silversmiths to discuss and receive the new designs that I have been working on for my next few shows. I thought you might like to see the craftspeople who are responsible for the high quality of the pieces you have from Taxco Traditions.
My Taxco Team
Donaciano and Gloria: Two very talented silversmiths. You hear me speak of them often.
Don Joaquin Beltran and his son-in-law Azael. Don Joaquin has been working with me for over 20 years.
I would like to delve a ... Continue Reading Last Reply by depglass 1358394335.873 | Started by Dominique Dinouart in Jewelry TalkHappy New Year! I am very excited to be starting the New Year with a QVC show on January 17th from 1-3PM. I have spent much time since my last show designing new pieces for you, and have tried to take into consideration your comments and reviews. Here is a sneak peek of some of my new items:
In response to your desire for heavier pieces, I am bringing you a twisted tubular collar and matching bracelet. The hammering is done completely by hand, as is all of the hammering on my items. The perpetual running water theme is in evident in these pieces.
Since so many... Continue Reading Started by Dominique Dinouart in Jewelry Talk, Hosts & Personalities 1354920868.52I would like to thank all of you for spending some time with me this year. It's always a pleasure to hear from you and read your comments and suggestions, please keep them coming! I will be back with you in January and will keep you informed of the new designs I have prepared for you.
This year has brought many challenges to so many people and their strength and perseverance in the wake of the many natural disasters that occurred is truly a testimony of the strength of the human spirit. The help and support that many have shown refuels my faith in humanity.
I am really look... Continue Reading Last Reply by BLB 1348496030.08 | Started by Dominique Dinouart in Jewelry Talk, Hosts & PersonalitiesI can’t believe that Summer is over!! I do admit, however, that Fall is my favorite season. I love the changing colors and crisp air. There is something very nostalgic about the Fall for me. Maybe it's memories of walks that I used to take with my children through the Vermont woods collecting bright leaves. I will have to resurrect that tradition with my grandchildren.
I'm looking forward to my Taxco Traditions by Dominique Dinouart show on Thursday, September 13th from 1 - 3PM. I feel like I delved into a treasure chest of stones for this show!... Continue Reading Last Reply by Kindaglitzy 1340758597.307 | Started by Dominique Dinouart in Jewelry Talk, Hosts & PersonalitiesI am looking forward to my 2 hour Taxco Traditions Show by Dominique Dinouart on June 26th from 4-6PM with Antonella – she is so much fun to work with! I hope you will join us and please call and talk to us. I have some exciting new designs perfect for summer including a large softly hammered edgy cuff with a large 5 carat natural blue topaz (J269522).
I want to wrap you in watery silver, so I created a river of undulating silver for your neck and wrist. If that isn't enough, I designed a matching ring which is a perfect thumb ring!
J... Continue Reading Started by Dominique Dinouart in Jewelry Talk, Hosts & Personalities 1333128255.58I am so excited about my Taxco Traditions by Dominique Dinouart show on April 5th at 5PM (as well as 10AM and 8PM Silver Marketplace shows). I am bringing you some unusual new designs!
One of my favorites is a Rock 'n' Roll ring that is not for the faint of heart! This ring has a very large faceted stone in a choice of white quartz or black onyx. One of the cool aspects of this ring is that it is adjustable!!!
You know how we all have a special piece that we keep reaching for? Well, for me, that is what I call “the Girlfriend Cuff,” and I have given this... Continue Reading Started by Dominique Dinouart in Jewelry Talk, Hosts & Personalities 1328811212.18I am sorry that I have not been responding as quickly as I would have liked to some of your comments and questions. Personally, last year was a difficult time for me because my Dad was quite ill. I therefore spent quite a bit of time going back and forth to visit. Unfortunately, he passed away this January 7th. If it wasn't for his teaching and encouragement I wouldn't be designing jewelry nor would I have studied art. He taught me to follow my passion. Here is a picture of him (Marcel Dinouart) and me that was taken before he got ill.
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