ALAMOSA, COLO. (Jan. 13, 2015) . . . Adams State University art students will be able to add more bling to their jewelry creations, thanks to Jim Miles and Claudia “Curtis” Ramsay, who donated a collection of gemstones valued at $60,000 for student use. This was the Boulder couple’s second such donation to Adams State; the first was valued at $70,000.
Art professor Dana Provence, who teaches sculpture and jewelry making classes, explained advanced jewelry students will be able to purchase the gems for use in their projects at a slight discount.
“These gifts have created a flurry of excitement and interest for the jewelry program and students. The two sizable collections represent a wealth of diversity in types of gemstones and variety of cuts,” Provence said. “Students will benefit for years to come. They will be able to reference the collection and design original body art to include one or more of these gemstones. It is a fabulous opportunity created by these generous donors.”
Miles, who once worked as a gem wholesaler, chose Adams State for the donation upon the recommendation of a friend who had taken a jewelry class with Provence several years ago.
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