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SHIKHA SAWHNEY LAMBA |
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Jewelry Designer and Gemologist |
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Tel – (917) 747 7315
jewelry@fusioninspirations.com
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Last job entailed teaching Jewelry Design and various other classes at the Gemological Institute of America (G.I.A) in New York. Freelance jewelry designer and gemologist with two and a half years of experience working independently and affiliated with other designers while working in India. Graduate degrees in designing and gemology. Designs demonstrate use of a variety of precious stones in 18k and 22k gold. Styles vary from ethnic to Indian to Victorian and 21 st century new age designs. Original designs displayed in stores across New Delhi and in jewelry exhibitions held in New Delhi and Dubai. |
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE |
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INDUSTRY |
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INSTRUCTOR (Gemological Institute of America, New York, New York) |
2003-2004 |
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Instructor of Jewelry Design, Quick Design, Pearl and Bead stringing and Gemology classes at G.I.A., New York campus. |
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JEWELRY DESIGNER / GEMOLOGIST (New Delhi, India) |
2000-2003 |
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Designed and over saw manufacturing of Jewelry made under own name brand. Responsible for designing jewelry when freelancing for other designers and for companies such as J21 (jewels for the 21 st century), Jewels Amore and Shree Siddharth Exports . |
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| Artz Lifestyle Jewelry (RAJ Jewelers, New Delhi, India) |
2000 |
In-house Jewelry Designer and Gemologist. Responsible for designing jewelry, working with the manufacturers and craftsmen in the company |
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| EDUCATION |
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| STUDIO JEWELERS |
| Certificate in ‘Working with Wax' and ‘Basic Jewelry Making' |
2005 |
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| GEMOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF AMERICA |
| Graduate Gemologist |
1997 |
| Accredited Jewelry Professional; Quick Design Certificate; Pearl and Bead Stringing Certificate and Pearl grading Certificate |
2004 |
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| BANGKOK JEWELRY INSTITUTE Graduate Designer |
1997 |
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THE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII
Bachelor of Business Administration |
2000 |
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EDMONDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Associate of General Studies , Cum GPA 3.73 |
1999 |
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| MIRANDA HOUSE COLLEGE Liberal Arts Studies |
1995 |
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