By Amber Michelle The act of carving a gemstone is relatively simple, but the art of carving a gemstone is much more complex. Just ask artist Naomi Sarna who has won over 30 international awards for her gemstone carvings. She will tell you that anyone can carve. “I taught my grandchildren how to carve when …
Thursday, January 9th, 2020
By Amber Michelle “I’m always observing and seeking the beautiful line,” jewelry artist Naomi Sarna remarked to a rapt audience of Gem X members attending an evening of emeralds and jewels at the Wilensky Gallery in New York City’s Chelsea art district. Members of Gem X, an invitation only jewelry social club, met at the …
Friday, December 20th, 2019
By Amber Michelle In the heart of Chelsea’s gallery district in New York City is a most unusual gallery, instead of customary paintings that one would expect, The Wilensky Gallery focuses on exquisite minerals and their presence as art. Their newest exhibition, “Stone in Motion” the mineral art of award-winning jewelry artist Naomi Sarna debuted …
Wednesday, November 27th, 2019
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 thought of diamonds, or steel, you are incorrect; this highly regarded and very valuable gem material is jade. What compelled that person to pick up the jade nugget, look at …
Wednesday, May 8th, 2019
Naomi Sarna Designs is pleased to invite attendees at this year’s AGTA Tucson GemFair 2017 to visit our display at Booth #1628. Naomi will be personally attending and participating in this internationally-renowned annual event. A selection of her spectacular pieces, including this year’s award winners, will be shown at her exhibit on the main Expo floor at the …
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Monday, January 9th, 2017
Naomi’s L’Huere Blue Tanzanite Carving, 1st Prize winner of an American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) award in carving is now featured in Hayley Henning‘s fabulous new book Tanzanite – Born From Lightning. All profits from the sale of this carving will go to aiding the Maasai women of Tanzania with eyecare. To find out more about this piece and …
L’Heure Bleu Tanzanite Carving Featured in Tanzanite – Born From Lightning Read More »
Monday, January 2nd, 2017