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Business Name - RKS Designs RKS Designs was established in 1997, focusing on custom designed and art jewelry. Russell cuts and carves most of the stones used in the pieces, emphasizing their natural lines and form. He especially enjoys working with opals. The gold and silver settings are hand fabricated and designed to accent the intrinsic beauty of the materials used. Russell studied studio arts with an emphasis on jewelry at the University of Wisconsin and more recently became intrigued with lapidary arts. He is a member of the Society of North American Goldsmiths, the New Mexico Metalsmiths' Association, the American Opal Society, and the New Mexico Facetor's Guild. He is associate member of the New Mexico Jeweler's Association. |
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2001 Weyrich Gallery - "Invoking the Source" Invitational Gallery Show 2001 Weyrich Gallery - "Layerists in Multi-Media" 3 Person Show 2000 Silverhawk International Fine Crafts Exhibit Jewelry Award 1999 New Mexico Jeweler's Association "Beverly Martinez Service Award" 1999 New Mexico Jeweler's Association Design Competition 1st Place - Gemstones Carved and Faceted 1998 American Pearl Vision Award Certificate of Excellence in Workmanship 1998 Fuller Lodge "Traditional Fine Arts" Show Honorable Mention 1997, 1999, and 2000 New Mexico Jewelers "All that Glitters Exhibit" Albuquerque Museum of Natural History. |
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