01 PROFESSIONAL
Key Areas of Expertise in Jewelry Manufacturing
Hand Fabrication
Diamond and Gemstone Setting
Advanced Training Systems
Hand Engraving
Hand Rendering
Jewelry Manufacturing Technology
Manufacturing Facility Setup
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High Jewelry Master Craftsman
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Luxury Jewelry Designer
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Master Engraver
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Gemstone Purveyor & Aficionado
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Manufacturing Technology Expert
J.Fava
Custom Hand Engraved Timepieces
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The Art of Ornimental Hand Engraving with Jason Marchiafava.This 6.5 hour, 4 disc set is an instructional masterpiece. It is as if you are sitting in Jason’s classroom. The video course was shot at New Approach School For Jewelers using multi-camera views for the most in-depth presentation of hand engraving techniques ever produced.
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Now Available for Instant Download through Rio Grande Jewelry Supply
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Click on the videos below to see the preview and interview footage!
The following pages represent a lifetime journey, pursuing the highest forms of precious metal construction and adornment techniques for High Jewelry. The application of these techniques requires absolute dedication, patience, and discipline acquired over many years in order to execute works that transition into the fine art category or "Museum Quality" classification. Thank you for looking and I hope you enjoy.
Jason Marchiafava
02 PORTFOLIO
03 Experience
2003
Bulino Engraving Study Abroad
Firmo & Francesca Fracassi, Giancarlo and Stefano Pedretti, Creative Art, Manrico Torcoli, Mario Terzi, Gianfranco Pedersoli, Bottega Incisioni Caesare Giovanelli
Gardone Val Trompia, Italy. Studied the works and techniques some of the world's most reknown Engraving Masters. (Visits: 2002 initial, 2003, and 2004)
2002
Engraving Artist
Traverse City, MI- Christian DeCamillis
Engraving apprenticeship, working artist jewelry, gun and knife engraver
2004
Master Engraver Status
Firearms Engravers Guild of America
Achieved master status as the youngest in the guild's history at 24 years old
2004-Present
Visiting Master Instructor
New Approach School for Jewelers
Ornamental Hand Engraving Instructor
2005
Master Instructor
New Approach School for Jewelers
Repair, Setting, Fabrication
2004
Intaglio and Banknote Engraving
American Numismatic Association (ANA) Scholarship
Studied Techniques of Intaglio and Banknote Engraving and Printing under Christopher Madden (Chief Engraver BP&E)
2005
Facility Development & Training
NASJ and Demixon Eurostar- Qing Dao,China
Championed setting training development plan and facility initiative.
2006-2010
Manager-Designer-Artisan Partnership
Dancing Designs Jewelry
Design, Fabrication, and Sales of High Jewelry
2011
Tiffany & Co. Master Craftsman
Tiffany & Company-Lexington, KY
Joined Tiffany & Co as the first and only Master Craftsman in the firm's nearly 200 year history.
2011-2013
Tiffany & Co. Master Craftsman
Tiffany & Company-Lexington, KY
Designed and oversaw development of facility craft departments, and championed training development initiatives.
2013-2015
Tiffany & Co. Master Craftsman & Director Process Development and Technology
Tiffany Workshop-NYC
Oversaw the construction of famed Blue Book High Jewelry pieces made in the Historic Tiffany Workshop above the Historic Flagship store on 5th Avenue in NYC. Host for VIP Tours of the Tiffany Workshop and Blue Book Events.
2014-2016
Tiffany & Co. Master Craftsman & Director Process Development and Technology
Tiffany & Company-Bangkok Thailand
Designed and oversaw development of facility craft departments, as well training development initiatives.
2014-2017
Tiffany & Co Master Craftsman and Director Process Development & Technology
Tiffany & Company- RI
Championed the implementation of state of the art technologies used in master model making for lean jewelry manufacturing.
2017-Present
Master Craftsman-Manufacturing Consultant-Artist-Euntrapreneur
J.Fava-NASJ Franklin,TN
Bangkok, Thailand
Resident Master Craftsman
2000
Chasing & Repouse'
Richard Prillaman-PA
Chasing tool making and ornamental chasing and repouse' techniques.
2000-2001
Hand Engraving Training- GRS
Sam Alfano, Mike Dubber, Scott Pilkington, Christian DeCamillis
Studied basic and advanced techniques in hand engraving. Gold Inlay, Bulino Engraving, relief and sculpted engraving.
1990-2000
Marche' Jewelers
Bench Jeweler-Oaklyn,NJ
First Apprenticeships and training in Jewelry repair, Manufacturing, and Setting, Fabrication, Casting, Wax.
1999
Ornamental Hand Engraving- New Approach School for Jewelers
Hratch Nargizian-Va Beach, VA:
Hand push ornamental hand engraving for jewelry applications. (2nd class 2001)
CONTACT
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions
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Tel: 610-297-2739