A Letter from Germany
It’s been an exciting few weeks in Germany for Naomi Sarna. She exhibited at the Gemworld Munich Fair (aka. the Munich Show) in late October,
November 17, 2021
Art Jewels Blog
Beauty is Meant to be Shared…
Step into the artistic world of Naomi Sarna. Through our blog you will find out more about Sarna’s creative process, her collectible Gemstone Sculptures, and her Art Jewels. You’ll also follow her jewelry adventures as she searches for unusual gemstones from around the globe.
Carved Gemstones: It’s All an Illusion
“What you see in one of my finished gemstone carvings is really an illusion,” comments Naomi Sarna, whose award-winning hand-carved gemstone sculptures and jewelry is prized by both art collectors and jewelry collectors. She goes on to explain that what you see in one of her carvings is an interaction between the front and the back of the piece so you see something that doesn’t actually exist.
September 9, 2021
Peridot: An Ancient Stone for a Modern World
Peridot, the August birthstone, is one of the oldest known gemstones, with its mining documented as far back as 1500 BC. Many mystical powers are
August 6, 2021
Why the Back of a Jewel Matters
If you really want to see how well a piece of jewelry is made, take a look at the back of the piece. While the
June 30, 2021
The Joy of Jade Jewels
An ancient Chinese proverb says that “gold is valuable, jade is priceless.” Jade is also said to bring protection, prosperity, success, and good luck to
May 5, 2021
Aquamarine: A Mermaid’s Treasure
Legend has it that Aquamarine is the treasure of mermaids. These lovely sea sprites gifted pieces of the gemstone to sailors they favored as a
March 1, 2021
Obviously… It’s Opal
Enjoy this article by Naomi Sarna on the majesty and power of opals in treasured jewels through the ages. Download the full article in pdf.
September 4, 2020
It’s Not a Ruby: Spinel’s Well-Kept Secret in High Jewelry
You thought it was a ruby. So did the Black Prince, Edward of Woodstock, Prince of Wales, in 1367, who owned one of the most
July 2, 2019
Contemporary Jade Carvers
It is a murder weapon; it is a sacred object. It’s an enormous memorial. It is one of the toughest materials on earth. If you
May 8, 2019
Where to Go at the Tucson Gem Show 2019
Going to the annual Tucson Gem Show is an act of love, wonder and devotion. Ever since my early days as a jeweler in New
February 1, 2019
Colored Pearls Feature in Unique Magazine
It has been a joy and a privilege to write for Unique Magazine as part of their features on world-class jewelry. Please click the link to Issue 21 of Unique Magazine for the full article which includes stunning photography of some of my favorite pearl jewels as well as some of my latest works. Keep posted for more of my articles in Unique Private Jet Magazine.
December 3, 2018
A Tanzanite Experience
Written by Naomi Sarna – Originally published to gemalytics.com – In March of 2012, I had the great good fortune to be invited by Hayley Henning, Executive
March 10, 2012
