Judith Kinghorn, Owner, Judith Kinghorn Collections, Minneapolis

The Challenge

For Judith Kinghorn Collections in Minneapolis, the artistry has always been about creating one-of-a-kind jewelry. Over the years, Judith also built a vast collection of gemstones that she wanted to share and market. As she gradually phased out of full-time jewelry-making, she faced a new challenge: how to professionally photograph and present her stones so others could appreciate their beauty and purchase them.

“I have a lot of stones,” Judith explained. “And so I want to be able to take good photos of the stones so that people can see what I have.”

GemLightbox’s Role

Judith first heard about GemLightbox through another jeweler who recommended it. When she saw the results for herself at the Tucson show, she was impressed.

“I think it takes beautiful photos. I was looking for a way to showcase all the stones I’ve collected over the years, and this really does it.”

GemLightbox gave her a way to capture clear, consistent, and professional images without the need for a full photography studio. This meant she could focus less on the technical work and more on sharing her pieces with customers and collectors.

The Results

For Judith, GemLightbox provided both practical and personal value:

Professional Quality: Beautiful, consistent photos of gemstones and jewelry.
New Marketing Channel: A simple way to market her stone collection as she transitions her business.
Legacy Support: A tool that helps her preserve and showcase her artistry beyond the studio.

Judith also had advice for jewelers just starting out:

“Practice, practice, practice. You really work hard, but there’s a lot of joy. My customers have become friends. I make connections, and even though I closed my studio, I still have friends who order things and have pieces custom made.”

With GemLightbox, Judith found a way to honor her collection and continue connecting with clients while embracing the next stage of her jewelry journey.

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