Michael David Sturlin receiving American Jewelry Design Council Award presented by Alan Revere.
JA New York Show at Jacob Javits Center, Manhattan, July 2004
Michael David Sturlin is an award winning goldsmith, studio jewelry artist, and educator.
With his first gold creation in 1975 Michael recognized the challenges and the possibilities of working with precious metal. Developing an affinity for the material and a talent for the process he has continued creating imaginative and elegant jewelry for three decades.
Michael’s minimalist design essence and his skills as a goldsmith have brought international acclaim and awards from the World Gold Council and the American Jewelry Design Council. His signature hand crocheted jewelry is featured in prominent publications and is available in select galleries across North America.
In addition to his studio practice Michael is a respected teacher, offering jewelry classes, goldsmithing workshops and professional development seminars. His presentations for MJSA Expo New York “Great Minds of Jewelry Education Program” and AJM magazine’s “At the Bench Live” are popular attractions.
Michael is a member of the faculty of the Revere Academy of Jewelry Arts, a member of the Society of North American Goldsmiths and the Jewelry Design Professionals Network.
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Working in the studio
is a passion for me
as much as it is
a vocation.
It is a meditative process that is
both compelling and sustaining.
My minimalist jewelry
isn’t influenced by trend or fashion,
quality and design make it
enduring and collectible.
I create jewelry
that is engaging
sophisticated
inviting
well crafted
and
beautiful.