Tag Archives: Michael Coan

Two Jewelry Design students win Cultured Pearl Association awards

by Rachel Ellner Posted on November 28, 2022

Two FIT second-year students, Victor Rouesné and Luna Gwak, have won the Cultured Pearl Association of America’s design competition, student division. This was the first year that student work was judged separately. Students had to sketch (by hand or with … Continue reading →

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Variety in Designs and Materials Mark the Work of This Year’s Jewelry Design Grads

by Rachel Ellner Posted on May 23, 2022

From a class that began during COVID lockdown with 18 students, eight are graduating this week, making it through the Jewelry Design program with “perseverance, dedication and a whole lot of talent,” says Prof. Michael Coan. The students will be … Continue reading →

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The semester’s first assignments

by Rachel Ellner Posted on August 31, 2020

How do you teach remotely a curriculum grounded in creativity? Creatively. The high level of teaching and student engagement within the School of Art and Design shows how quality instruction can take place under unusual circumstances. First assignments are often … Continue reading →

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Jewelry Design Senior Exhibit: “Somehow we top the year before”

by Rachel Ellner Posted on May 15, 2019

“Every year we wonder if we can top the last year, and somehow we do,” says Jewelry Design Professor Michael Coan, referring to both the graduating student work currently on exhibit and designs singled out for Accessories Design Council awards. … Continue reading →

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David Yurman is a Jewel for FIT

by Rachel Ellner Posted on November 3, 2017

Twenty-eight graduating seniors in Jewelry Design. Twenty-three boxes of gems. One generous and creative donor.  One department that knows how to make its students shine. What’s more is the department expects to have enough gems to go around for years … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Snapshots to Dean Arbuckle

by Rachel Ellner Posted on June 30, 2016

Dean Arbuckle is leaving us. Her title will be longer, but she’ll always be known simply and elegantly as the “dean” to us. By August 2016 she’ll be working with FIT’s President Joyce Brown. We know her heart will always … Continue reading →

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Waiting in the wings for Robert Verdi

by Rachel Ellner Posted on October 1, 2014

His taste is” impeccable,” as the New York Times declared in 1998. The Times also described his job title as “elusive.” The real issue is that FIT alumnus Robert Verdi has many titles: tastemaker, celebrity stylist, brand ambassador, lifestyle leader … Continue reading →

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The sign of great jewelry

by Rachel Ellner Posted on November 15, 2013

When Cole Lopez  lifts up her sleeve, she reveals a hand-forged “cuff,” which shows the astrological positions on the day she was born. “It’s a snapshot of the cosmos at that exact moment,” says the jewelry design alumna. The effect is timeless, mysterious and … Continue reading →

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Tea Time with Wendy Yothers

by Rachel Ellner Posted on March 2, 2012

Wendy Yothers’ silver and engraved glass, “Baba Yagga’s Teapots for brewing Light and Dark Spells,” were deemed sufficiently bewitching to join the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s permanent collection last year.  Now the FIT professor’s latest teapot designs will be on … Continue reading →

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Going for gold, pearls, the runway and more

by Rachel Ellner Posted on February 8, 2012

In honor of Carolee’s 40th anniversary, the high-fashion jewelry house has sponsored a competition exclusively for FIT Jewelry Design students. The on-going, 20-week competition that began in September, 2011 is nearing completion.  Tomorrow, 12 semi-finalists will be chosen. “I’m always amazed how … Continue reading →

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