DAR American Heritage Award – April 2017

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Charleston Rice Spoon honored with DAR American Heritage Award

I am so incredibly excited to announce my sterling silver Flight of Fancy Charleston Rice Spoon was awarded third place in Crafts: Jewelry and Metalwork category for the Daughters of the American Revolution American Heritage Contest! It is such an honor and privilege to receive this award for my artwork in relation to my family heritage.

DAR is an outstanding organization I am extremely proud to be a member of! For more information on DAR and their dedication to promoting patriotism, preserving American history, and securing America’s future through better education for children please visit http://www.dar.org/.

Heirloom Silver Baby Gifts

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It is a time honored tradition to give sterling silver baby gifts for a baby shower, christening, or to celebrate the birth of a new baby.  A handcrafted sterling silver baby cup, baby spoon, or baby rattle is a special gift that will be treasured for life and passed down through generations as a family heirloom.

To purchase a wide variety of heritage silver baby gifts by designer and silversmith Kaminer Haislip, visit http://www.kaminerhaislip.com/silver-art-jewelry/baby/.  All items are handcrafted by Kaminer in her Charleston, SC studio. Custom designs can be created and most products can be personalized with gorgeous hand engraving. 

Free gift wrapping in precious baby wrapping paper with a cute baby gift card is also available. Simply include in the comment box when you check out of the online Shop what you would like the card to say. Shipping directly to the gift recipient is also an option! 

Rio Grande Saul Bell Design Award Judge – February 2017

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Rio Grande, one of the largest jewelry tool and metal suppliers in the United States, invited Kaminer Haislip to be one of five judges for its annual Saul Bell Design Award. Kaminer traveled to Albuquerque, NM where Rio Grande is located to join the other distinguished professionals in the Jewelry and Metals field to judge the prestigious award in February. The invitation from Rio Grande was an incredible honor and it was a privilege to select the winners in each of the eight categories!

Kaminer has ordered metals and tools from Rio Grande for almost twenty years and it was a special treat to tour their outstanding facility and see where all the magic happens!

For additional information on the award and judges, visit http://www.saulbellaward.com/

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