Korte Jewelry Designs

There are times when self-care has to become a priority. Unfortunately, we can't always (or choose not to) take the time we need. It's been quite a ride these past few years, and I am at a point where I need to stop and regroup. I have one more show this year, October 8-9 in Bethesda, MD. Then it's off to Florence, Italy for 10 days to see the sights and work with a goldsmith there. I can't wait!

Meanwhile, I've made the decision that I'm not going to be making new pieces to sell for a while. I have all of my current work up on my website, and I am going to be having some upcoming sales on Instagram/Facebook with some of my older work. As always, I'm available to work on custom orders.

But I need to take time to just practice, learn and rediscover the joy. There's some new techniques I'm working on that I'm super excited about! Follow along this process in my blog (on my website)! And just look at these awesome tools (including the adorable hammer) my son made for me as I embark on this new adventure!
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Good morning! I'm back and starting to recover from the show. Always takes a couple of days! I don't have any more shows until October, but I do have more travel ahead to see family. Meanwhile, here are a few new pieces. 😁 Not on my website quite yet, but they will be by the end of the week.
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Last day of the show on Bestor Plaza in the Chautauqua Institute. Another gorgeous day, and the gates are open to the public. One of the new pieces I brought is this beautiful sunflower pendant. Engraved on the side is: Face the sun - Turn your back on the shadow. Not available on my website quite yet, but I'll have it up later this week after I get back from the show.
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Another beautiful day on the grounds of Chautauqua Institution for the show. Some of the new work I have includes these adorable sea turtles...
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On the beautiful grounds of Chautauqua Institution this weekend for the Crafts Alliance Fine Art Show . We have absolutely perfect weather and I brought a bunch of new work! We are here today through Sunday, 11-5:30. Booth 38.
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