Jurgen J. Maerz
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| Gender | Male |
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| Location | Texas |
| Introduction | Jurgen J. Maerz is a German born Platinum Gold and Silversmith. For over 4 yeas with GIA, Jurgen taught jewelry techniques throughout the United States. He joined Platinum Guild International in 1996 and became the recognized Platinum expert. Before Jurgen Maerz Jewelry Industry Consulting service, he was Director of Technical Education for PGI for over 15 years Jurgen has lectured around the world. He was especially honored to speak at the prestigious Goldsmiths' Hall in London, home of the renowned Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths. He is the author of the two award-winning books The Platinum Bench: An Illustrated Guide to Platinum Repairs and Fabrication and Adventures at the Bench, Tips and Tricks for the Platinum Smith (MJSA Press 2001/2005). Jurgen has published many papers at the Santa Fe Symposium on Jewelry Manufacturing Technology, where he is a frequent presenter. Jurgen holds a Standard Designated Teaching credential from the State of California, as well as an honorary Ph.D. in Jewelry Manufacturing Arts from the Cosmopolitan University. He is a JA Certified Master Bench Jeweler, the 4th person in the United States to receive this status. |
| Interests | Reading, Writing, Learning, Teaching, making Jewelry, Traveling, Flying, Karaoke, |
| Favorite movies | Spy flicks, anything with Sean Connery, Spoofs such as Lesley Nielson Films, Hannibal Lector, Tom Clancy and Stephen King movies, SciFi, Horror and Occult flicks |
| Favorite music | Elvis Ballads, Jazz, Blues, Classic, Rock Contemporary 60's to 80'sHits |
| Favorite books | Stephen King, Tom Clancy, John Sandford, Sidney Sheldon, Dean Koontz, Mario Puzo Dan Brown |