When I look back at our journey at Bostonian Jewelers, I see a story of balancing tradition with innovation. From the start, our family business was built on craftsmanship—on the hands of artisans carving, shaping, and refining jewelry into timeless pieces. As technology began to change the landscape of our industry, I realized that adopting […]
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The teacher and students gather around the table in anticipation. It is the big day! Part III of Alexandria Matossian’s Digital Design & 3D Printing for Jewelry Making workshop is the day the students get to see the jewelry designs they created in CAD as 3D printed models for the first time. “It’s like Christmas
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Fresh from New Hampshire’s first snowfall of the season and a week before Thanksgiving, the last NHIA Digital Design & 3D Printing for Jewelry workshop begins with holiday spirit through Christmas carols. “I love Christmas music!” Alexandria Matossian says enthusiastically as she enters New Hampshire Institute of Art’s finishing room. Before long, Christmas music is
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My inspiration as a designer with access to various technologies. Nearly 30 years ago the landscape of the jewelry industry was very different. During those years, we specialized in creating one-of-a-kind pieces including bridal jewelry for larger diamonds and gemstones. The method had not been challenged for generations. The standard process included the creation of
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Alexandria Matossian of Bostonian Jewelers sat in the middle of the classroom, eager to start. “Before we get started on the history of CAD and 3D printing, let me tell you a little bit about myself.” Alexandria remembers being focused on everything creative ever since a young age and went to college planning to be
The weather outside was cold and rainy, a perfect day for a CAD workshop according to Alexandria Matossian. She was teaching at the New Hampshire Institute of Art in Manchester, NH. Part I of Alexandria’s Introduction to Digital Design & 3D Printing for Jewelry workshop began with a quick overview of shapes in CAD. It
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Written by JENNIFER HEEBNER Read The Full Article As the custom-work market continues to grow, more jewelers are returning to the bench to take business into their own hands. ALL IN THE FAMILYForty years ago, Hagop Matossian opened Hagop Settings, a jewelry repair shop, in Boston. His specialty was creating one-of-a-kind pieces, including diamond engagement ring
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