The 9th Annual FAM show is this weekend in Laurelhurst - Dec 8th, 2012

This year is winding down faster than I can even begin to tell you. I have just returned from three back to back shows in Chicago and days before at the Claremont in Berkeley. Intense travel is what it has been these last 10 days. I am happy to say that one of my favourite shows is just around the corner and I cannot wait to show my collection of fine and every day jewels. The show has an incredible following with lineups out the door by 11am. So if you want to catch me and a handful of fine artisans and designers all hand picked for this boutique event, then I hope to see you on Saturday.

Here is the list of all the designers who are participating at the event! Andrea Kohler,  Shamila Jiwa,  Ja Teuber, Meredith MacLeod , Tamila Morgan, Lisa Chun, Trilby Hainstock, Julie Lyderson-Jackson, Michele Jaillett Chui and FAM hostess Roberta Torgerson and you can read all about them and their wares here on the Fatto A Mano Blog!

Bedecked and Bejeweled: A holiday pop-up shop presented by Seattle Met and Seattle Symphony on November 13, 2012

I am so thrilled to be participating in this upcoming benefit for the Seattle Symphony next week Tuesday, November 13th! The event will feature about 25 designers and artisans curated by the formidable editor Laura Cassidy of Seattle Met Magazine.

Looking forward to seeing you for an evening of wine, tasty treats and shopping amidst the city's finest.

Please purchase your tickets here and read this fabulous blog post Laura wrote about the event, featuring my Minaret stacking rings.

What Suzanne Marques wore to the Emmy's this year!

I know I am way behind on this post. But if you know me you are well aware that I am currently not only the designer and owner of my business but also play a gazillion other roles such as gem sleuth, photo stylist, small freight handler, accountant, web editor, social media expert, publicist and customer service extraordinaire. Do forgive me. I am starting my own "slow internet" revolution here, whereby news from my end will come to you slowly but surely with a good dose of well written sparkle! The 64th Emmy Awards were last month. The gorgeous Suzanne Marques and I partnered up for her to wear pieces from my new fall 2012 collection. Here are some images she tweeted and texted me right from the Emmy Red Carpet. Suzanne simply rocks!

It was a pleasure working with Suzanne, if you are wondering how I connected with her in the first place, do read this post here. The final image of the night was Suzanne pictured with Mr. Bates - a favourite from Downton Abbey. I often find myself sounding like Anna, as I melodiously say "Mr. Baaaaaahytes."

So that was the Emmy coverage this year. Thanks to Suzanne for rocking my work as she does. If you want to follow this witty lady on twitter you may do so @suzmarques.

xoxoS

Bellevue Club Holiday Show - November 3rd, 2012

I am excited to be participating again at this holiday event next week!

Additional information about this well attended and popular holiday shopping event --> here.

Bellevue Club

11200 SE Sixth Street, Bellevue, Washington 98004

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See you there! The holiday season has arrived!

xoxoS

Shamila | Fine Jewelry at the 6th Street Fair in Bellevue, WA this weekend!

I am excited to show my Summer 2012 collection this weekend in Bellevue at the 6th Street Fair! The event should be great with two other shows happening simultaneously - The Bellevue Arts and Crafts Fair and the Bellevue Arts Museum Fair. I will be at Booth - A16

Schedule Friday, July 27: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm Saturday, July 28: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm Sunday, July 29: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

See you there!

xoxoS

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Shamila | Fine Jewelry at Unique LA for Mother's Day Weekend - May 12-13, 2012

It is my first time in LA, can you believe? Been all over our lovely planet (well, almost) however not quite to La La Land! I am nervous and excited since I have heard lots of conflicting reviews about tinsel town. In any case; I have a show to participate in, friends to reconnect with, new contacts to be made and good weather and food to enjoy in some much needed California sunshine! So bring your mama to see moi at the 4th Annual Unique LA Show and get her jewelry she will swoon over :-)

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Here is a small sneak peek of items I will be bringing to the show:

Rose Quartz Necklaces, one of a kind Shamila Fine Jewelry, Seattle

Honeycomb facet organic earrings

Coin shaped earrings in 14k gold and sterling silver

Carnelian and turquoise accent necklace

For more gift suggestions you can visit my website at www.shamila.com or visit my Facebook Fan Page to view the latest pieces I am working on.

See you in LA, xoxoS

Mother's Day Trunk Show - May 5th, 2012 at Theo Chocolate

Another busy week has ended here at Atelier Shamila. Actually weekends never mean relaxation and spa days around here, it just means still working but with bobs of breaks during the day, or a happy hour, or as is the case tomorrow: a Mother's Day Trunk Show at Theo Chocolate in downtown Fremont. Our friends at Seattle Metropolitan Magazine featured the event in their blog:see you there! xoxoS

Shamila | Fine Jewelry Trunk Show at The Art Institute of Chicago: Sunday April 29, 2011

I am en route to Chicago this evening. This will be my 5th trip in about a year and a bit. Love Chicago! Excited to explore new restaurants and then show my newest collection at my most favourite place in the city this weekend - The gorgeous Art Institute. I am behind in my blogging by a bazillion blog posts. I am so sorry. However; between marketing, attending events, designing, shopping for gems and traveling for shows there are just so many hours in the day. I need a clone of me! The invitation is below. I promise to blog more consistently as I have lots to share with you! See you in Chicago!

xoxoS

Art Institute of Chicago, Shamila ~ Fine Jewelry Trunk Show

My local loves ~ A Valentine's Day Gift Guide for the Seattleite!

A compilation of my favourite places in Seattle to get lovely and thoughtful presents for myself and for my lovelies! Love that so many of my friends are in the business of spreading love with their talents!

Valentine's Day: Aphrodisiac Gift Set from Theo's Chocolate, darling BFF Deb Music and her team, come up with decadent flavours to keep our taste-buds guessing!

Petite French Rose Soap by Urban Farm Naturals - a gift that elicits squeals of delight! My sweet friend Tamila's labor of love!

Jacqui and Scott create lovely and inspiring graphics, heck yes! I love their twist on everyday language and go nowhere without my camera bag!

I met Angie Heinrich, 10 years ago. I admire her on many levels, she is the creator of Zetamari Mosaics.

Hand polished, one of a kind Rose Quartz & Sterling Silver Necklaces, $140 ~ Shamila Fine Jewelry

Love to you all today, and always!

xoxoS

Shamila | Fine Jewelry Valentine's Day Trunk-Show at Theo's Chocolate - Saturday Feb 11, 2012

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See you at Theo's!

xoxoS

London Blue Topaz Cocktail Ring in Seattle Met Bride and Groom Magazine Winter/Spring 2012

More exciting press in the Seattle Met Bride and Groom Magazine Winter/Spring 2012 edition! The 18k gold Peruvian Chalcedony and London Blue Topaz earrings as well as the 18k Luna Checkerboard Carnelian earrings are getting a lot of attention here in the Pacific Northwest. Brides, it is time to get your something blue on!

How beckoning is the Infinity Blue Topaz & Diamond Ring in this image? I love how vibrant and spirited it is. If you are a bride who prefers a unique and colored gemstone cocktail engagement with their 'something blue' all in one, the Infinity Blue Topaz Rings are a great alternative (I have done a couple of these for engagements in the past). Let me know if you would like one!

Very grateful to Seattle Met Bride and Groom Magazine for their continued support!

xoxoS

Shamila | Fine Jewelry featured in Portland Bride and Groom Magazine Winter/Spring 2012

Portland Bride and Groom Magazine Winter 2012

So excited to see my 18k gold Peruvian Chalcedony and London Blue Topaz earrings  and the Luna Carnelian checkerboard earrings on the cover and in the feature spread of Portland Bride and Groom's Winter/Spring 2012 magazine.

Portland Bride and Groom Magazine - Fashion Feature Winter 2012

Portland Bride and Groom Winter 2012

Thank you to everyone at Portland Bride and Groom, for such a beautiful feature!

xoxoS