Argentium Silver Résumé
Awards
Journal and press articles
Citations
Conferences
Exhibitions and trade show demonstrations/presentations
Radio broadcasts
Patents
Awards
Argentium Silver was a winner of the first AJM Innovation Awards, 2004. This awards program "celebrates those innovative products and processes already making a difference in jewelry manufacturing. The winners of the first annual AJM Innovation Awards were selected by a panel of 11 renowned judges from around the world. Together, they identified those technological innovations that could allow companies to leap beyond their current conditions - and beyond their competitors." Quote by by Rich Youmans
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Journal and press articles
Professional journals and the wider press, play a key role in disseminating the Argentium Silver research to a broader audience. Some journals, such the AJM (The Authority on Jewelry Manufacturing), are seen by the jewellery and silver manufacturing cognoscenti as having have a world wide reputation and are deemed to be an authoritative voice of the industry.
These articles/publications also demonstrate how wide a reach Peter Johns has had in publicising his research and his invention.
2008 | Article in ‘MADE' (Materials and Design Exchange) magazine – published by the Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining (UK). Title: “Silver – but not as we know it”, by Charles Allenden. Publication: Issue 1, February 2008, Pg. 37-38. |
2007 | Technical article in ‘Art Jewelry’ magazine (USA). Title: “Fusing for the First Time – Use a handheld butane torch to fuse a pair of Argentium® Sterling earrings”, by Pat DeCamp. Publication: November 2007, Pg. 61-63. |
2006 | Technical article written for a special feature titled “the new silvers” for ‘Art Jewelry’ magazine (USA). Title: “Road Testing Argentium® Sterling” by Cynthia Eid (a further adaptation and update of Eid's article first published in SNAG News and later updated to Rio Grande). Publication: September 2006, Pg. 25-33. |
2006 | Article in 'Middlesex World' (Middlesex University Newsletter, UK). Title: “Sweet sound of success for new silver” – article written about the Argentium Silver flute played by Sam Akkas at a concert held at the Chicken Shed Theatre, London. Publication: July 2006, Pg. 2. |
2006 | Article in 'Jewelry Arts & Lapidary Journal' (USA). Title: “Shine on Silver”. Publication: February 2006, Pg. 20-24. |
2006 | Technical article in ‘Jewelry Arts & Lapidary Journal’ (USA). Title: “Step by Step - Argentium® Silver Box Clasp” showing how to make a variation on the standard box clasp, using Argentium Silver, by Eva Martin. Publication: February 2006, Pg. 36-42. |
2005 | Technical article on enamelling tests carried out for The Goldsmiths’ Company’s ‘Technical Bulletin’ (UK). Title: “Investigation on the Quality of Enamel on Germanium Silver”, by A. M. Edge, V. E. Edge and J. J. Edge. Publication: Issue 2, 2005, Pg. 8-10. |
2005 | Technical article written for Rio Grande (USA). Title: “Argentium® Sterling Silver” by Cynthia Eid (an expansion and update of Eid's article first published in 'SNAG – Society of North American Goldsmiths Newsletter'). |
2005 | Article in 'SNAG (Society of North American Goldsmiths) Technical Newsletter' (‘Technical News’ section). Title: “Argentium® Sterling Silver”, by Cynthia Eid. Publication: July 2005, Volume 13, Issue No. 3. |
2005 | Article in 'Professional Jeweler' journal (USA). Title: “Tarnish-Resistant Silver Certified, New Alloy Gains Attention”. Publication: March 2005, Pg. 79. |
2004 | Article in 'AJM' (The Authority on Jewelry Manufacturing) magazine (USA). Title: “2004 AJM Innovation Award Winner – Say Farewell to Firescale – Argentium Sterling Silver”, by Glen A. Beres. Publication: December 2004, Pg. 36–37. |
2002 | Article in ‘Textileforum’ magazine (Germany). Title: “Passivation”. Publication: September 2002, Volume 3, Pg. 15. |
2001 | Article in ‘The Washington Post’ and ‘The Washington Post Online’. Title: “The Modern Art and Craft of Silver”. (Exhibition review – “British Silver: A Sterling Adventure”. Keith Lipert Gallery, Washington, USA). Publication: 3 November 2001. |
2001 | Article in ‘Rock & Gem’ magazine (USA). Title: “The Answer to The Silversmith’s Prayer”. Publication: July 2001, Pg. 72-74. |
2000 | Article in ‘Made in Britain’ magazine (Italy). Title: “Nuova Lega D’argento Che Non Si Ossida”. Publication: November 2000, No. 17/9, Pg. 7. |
2000 | Article in 'Professional Jeweler' journal (USA). Title: "User-Friendly Alloy". Publication: July 2000, Pg. 65-66. |
2000 | Article in 'Jewellery in Britain'. Title: "New Silver Offers Exciting Possibilities". Published by EMAP Fashion. Publication: 2nd May 2000, Issue 2, Pg. 6. |
2000 | Article in 'Trace' (UK). Title: "Silver Revolution". Published by Trace Publications Ltd. Publication: April 2000, Issue 135, Pg. 12-13. |
2000 | Article in 'American Metal Market' trade paper. Title: "New Silver Alloys Clean Up Tarnish Problem". Publication: 17 April 2000, Vol. 108, No. 73. |
2000 | Article in thesaurus.co.uk. Title: "Sovereign Silver". 2 March 2000. |
2000 | Article in 'Metro'. Title: "Invention With a Real Silver Lining". Publication: 23 February 2000, Pg. 3. |
2000 | Article in 'Evening Standard'. Title: "Polishing Polished Off". Publication: 22 February 2000, Pg. 16. |
2000 | Article in 'Evening Standard'. Title: "A Shining Example of 21st Century Progress". Publication: 22 February 2000. |
2000 | Article in 'The Observer'. Title: "At Last - Silver That Keeps its Lustre". Publication: 20 February 2000, Pg. 24-25. |
2000 | Article in 'Antiques Trade Gazette'. Title: "Olympia to Unveil New Tarnish-Free Silver". Publication: 19th February 2000. |
2000 | Article in 'Antiques Magazine'. Publication: 12-18 February 2000, Issue 818, Pg. 57. |
2000 | Article in 'ArtNewsLetter'. Title: "The Spring Olympia Fine Art and Antiques Fair". February. www.artnewsletter.com/ |
2000 | Article in 'The Times'. Title: "Silver and Ceramics to Woo the Crowds at Olympia Fair". Publication: 29 January 2000. |
2000 | Article in 'The Times'. Title: "New Silver Provides a Chore-Free Shimmer". Publication: 18 January 2000, Pg. 12. |
2000 | Article in the Science News section of Discovery Channel Online. Title: "Less Elbow Grease Needed for New Silver". 18th January 2000. www.exn.ca/science/ |
2000 | Article in 'Britain's Flatware and Silverware Industry – A Fresh Image for Global Markets'. Published by The Foreign & Commonwealth Office. Publication: January 2000, Pg. 5. |
1998 | Article in 'The Silver Society Journal'. Title: "Firestain Resistant Silver Alloys". Published by The Silver Society. Publication: October 1998, Vol. 10, Pg. 106-109. |
Examples of Argentium® Silver press publications in Finland | |
2003 | Article in ‘Hameen Sanomat’. Title: “Germany and America are interested in Supersilver”. |
2001 | Article in ‘Hameen Sanomat’. Title: “Kultakeskus targets India with the Supersilver alloy”. |
2001 | Article in ‘Kello ja Kultasepa ala’. Title: “Kultakeskus targets India with the Supersilver alloy”. |
2001 | Article in Kaupunkiuutiset. Title: “Kultakeskus, a lion in its own business”. |
1999 | Article in ‘Hameen Sanomat’. Title: “The new silver alloy from Kultakeskus means that silver maintains its lustre”. |
1999 | Article in ‘Kotimaa’. Title: “Kultakeskus’ Supersilver is giving interest to many countries”. Publication: 17 February 1999. |
1999 | Article in ‘Metallitekniikka’. Title: “Stain resistant alloy is found after many years of testing”. Publication: February 1999. |
1999 | Article in ‘Etela-Suomen Sanomat’. Title: “Supersilver does not require continuous polishing”. Publication: 18 January 1999 |
1999 | Article in ‘Aamulehti’. Title “Silver of the future maintains its shine”. |
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Citations
Citations are an important indicator of the spread of information about Argentium® Silver. They indicate who is reading about the work, who is examining the alloys developed and how international that discussion and exposure is. The majority of citations have been in authoritative publications and at key conferences, by keynote speakers.
2007 | Technical article by Nancy Howland. Title: “Mystery Silver”, written for ‘Art Jewelry’ Magazine. Publication: November 2007, Pg. 58-60. |
2007 | Article by David Federman. Title: “Taking on Tarnish”, written for ‘Modern Jeweler’ Magazine. Publication: July 2007. |
2007 | Presentation by Samuel A. Davis, given at ‘The Santa Fe Symposium on Jewellery Manufacturing Technology 2007', Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA, 21 May 2007. Title: “A New Paradigm for Tarnish Testing of Sterling Silver Alloys". Proceedings published by Met-Chem Research Inc., Pg. 125-148. |
2006 | Technical article in The Goldsmiths’ Company’s ‘Technical Bulletin’. Title: “Firestain – The Nemesis of the Silversmith”. Publication: Issue 3, April 2006, Pg. 10-11. |
2001 | Review in ‘Materials World’, The Journal of the Institute of Metals. Title: “One-stop Continuous Casting Coverage” (Book review of “A Practical Approach to Continuous Casting of Copper-Based Alloys and Precious Metals”). Publication: February 2001, Volume 9, No. 2, Pg. 33. |
2000 | Paper by Dr. Robert Wilson. Title: “A Practical Approach to Continuous Casting of Copper-Based Alloys and Precious Metals”. Published by 10M Communications Ltd, ISBN 1-86125-0991. |
2000 | Article in ‘Crafts – Decorative and Applied Arts Magazine’. Title: “Conference Report” (Re. ‘A Sense of Wonder’ Jewellery Conference). Published by The Crafts Council. Publication: November/December 2000, Issue 167, Pg. 67. |
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Conferences
Johns has been invited to several key, internationally renowned jewellery and silverware manufacturing conferences as a keynote speaker. This demonstrates his standing in the field and the curiosity and seriousness with which his work if viewed. His first such invitation was to the Santa Fe Symposium in 1997. This is considered to be an accolade to his work and is viewed by his peer groups as an honour. As well as having been an invited speaker, he has also contributed papers to refereed conferences.
Argentium Silver is a growing subject of discussion, providing interesting topics for scientific and a practical silversmithing subjects. This list includes key speakers who are experts in these different fields.
2007 | Presentation/discussion by Ronda Coryell – comparing the various processes of granulation, at Clasp 2007 Conference 'Dinner with the experts', Denver, Colorado, USA, 14-16 September 2007. Title: "Argentium® & Working With Different Metals". |
2007 | Joint paper by Sam Davis and Peter Johns, presented by Sam Davis at the 31st IPMI (International Precious Metals Institute) Conference, Doral Golf Resort and Spa, Miami, Florida, USA, 9-12 June 2007. Title: “The Properties and Applications of Argentium® Sterling Silver”. Proceedings published by the International Precious Metals Institute. |
2007 | Presentation by Sam Davis and Peter Johns at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), Cambridge, MA, USA, 25 January 2007. Title: “Argentium® Sterling Silver: Past, Present and Future”. |
2006 | Joint paper by Kristina Niedderer, Peter Johns and Clare Harrison, presented by Kristina Niedderer at ‘Wonderground 2006’ Design Research Society International Conference in Lisbon, Portugal, 1-4 November 2006. Title: “Exploring the Creative Possibilities of Argentium™ Sterling Silver”. Proceedings published. |
2005 | Presentation by Dr. Sarah Silve (Research Fellow Brunel University) at ‘The Santa Fe Symposium on Jewellery Manufacturing Technology 2005', Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA, 22-26 May 2005. Title: “Laser Bending of Silver". Proceedings published by Met-Chem Research Inc. |
2003 | Presentation by Peter Johns at the Society of American Silversmiths annual conference ‘SilverWorksV’, Providence, RI, USA, 23 August 2003. Title: “Argentium® Silver”. |
2001 | Peter Johns – invited speaker at the ‘Institute of Materials’ Conference ‘Precious Metal Fabrication in The Jewellery Industry II’, School of Jewellery, University of Central England, Birmingham, UK, 4 July 2001. Title: “Tarnish Resistant Silver”. |
2000 | Peter Johns – invited speaker at the 'Association for Contemporary Jewellery Conference - A Sense of Wonder', the International Conference Centre, Birmingham, UK, July 2000. Title: "Silver/Germanium Alloys". Proceedings published 2001. |
1998 | Peter Johns – invited speaker at Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design. Title: "Development of a New Silver Alloy and Modern Production Techniques". |
1998 | Peter Johns – invited speaker at 'Silver Symposium 1998', University of Central England, Birmingham, UK. Title: "Firestain Resistant Silver Alloys". Event sponsored by the Crafts Council. |
1998 | Bernie Wire – invited speaker at ‘The Santa Fe Symposium on Jewellery Manufacturing Technology 1998', Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA, 17-20 May. Title: “Weldable Silver Alloy". Proceedings published by Met-Chem Research Inc. ISBN 0-931913-27-6, Pg. 337-362. |
1997 | Peter Johns – invited speaker at 'The Santa Fe Symposium on Jewellery Manufacturing Technology 1997', Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA, 18-21 May. Title: "Fire Stain Resistant Silver Alloys". Proceedings published by Met-Chem Research Inc. ISBN 0-931913-25-X, paper cited Pg. 33-67. |
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Exhibitions and trade show demonstrations/presentations
Some research projects need to produce physical manifestations of their research in order to communicate its merit and properties to a wider audience through exhibitions. This is very much the case for Argentium Silver, as a way of demonstrating the benefits and qualities, to potential users of the Argentium Silver alloys, who are used to working with more traditional materials.
2008 | Argentium Silver exhibited with Rio Grande’s ‘Catalogue in Motion’ annual trade fair/exhibition in Tucson, AZ, USA, 8-11 February 2008. Practical demonstrations by Larry Blackwell. |
2008 | Master-class/demonstration: “Fusing, fabrication and granulation with Argentium® Sterling Silver”, instructed by master goldsmith Ronda Coryell at Rio Grande's ‘Catalog in Motion’ annual trade fair/exhibition in Tucson, AZ, USA, 10-11 February 2008. |
2008 | Master-class/demonstration: “Argentium® Sterling Silver: Granulation On Chasing and Repoussé” instructed by master goldsmith Ronda Coryell at Rio Grande's 'Catalog in Motion' annual trade fair/exhibition in Tucson, AZ, USA, 8 February 2008. |
2008 | Argentium Silver jewellery exhibited by Sue Rosengard at the 'Birmingham Spring Fair', NEC Center, Birmingham, UK, 3-7 February 2008. |
2007 | Master-class/demonstration: "Creating with Argentium® Sterling Silver", instructed by Cynthia Eid at 'MJSA Trade Show for Jewelry Making', Providence, RI, USA, 11 October 2007. |
2007 | Argentium Silver exhibited with Rio Grande’s ‘Catalogue in Motion’ annual trade fair/exhibition in Tucson, AZ, USA, 2-5 February 2007. Practical demonstrations by Cynthia Eid and Larry Blackwell. |
2006 | Argentium Silver flute played by Jo Frazer with musicians from the band ‘Mukka’. Concert held at Middlesex University, Trent Park, Oakwood, UK, 29 November 2006. A demonstration was also given to compare the performance, projection and quality of sound between the Argentium Silver flute and a traditional flute. |
2006 | Argentium Silver flute played by Sam Akkas at a flute and piano recital, Chicken Shed Theatre, London, UK, 13 May 2006. |
2006 | Argentium Silver exhibited with Stuller Inc. at 'Stuller Jewelers Workshop', Global Headquarters, Lafayette, LA, USA, 31 March - 2 April 2006. |
2006 | Argentium Silver exhibited with Rio Grande’s ‘Catalogue in Motion’ annual trade fair/exhibition in Tucson, AZ, USA, 3-6 February 2006. Practical demonstrations by Cynthia Eid and Larry Blackwell. |
2005 | Argentium Silver project pieces exhibited by Dr. Kristina Niedderer at an exhibition to celebrate 'David Watkins and his students – twenty five years of innovation and research', Contemporary Applied Arts, London, UK, 16 September - 29 October 2005. |
2005 | Argentium Silver project pieces exhibited by Dr. Kristina Niedderer at MoDA (Museum of Domestic Design and Architecture), Barnet, UK, September 2005. |
2005 | Argentium Silver flute played by Robert Langevin – the first flautist of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, 7 July 2005. The flute was played throughout the concert, which included the famous flute and harp duet from L'Arlesienne by Bizet. |
2005 | Argentium Silver announced and exhibited as an AJM (The Authority on Jewelry Manufacturing) Innovation Award winner at ‘MJSA Expo New York’ annual trade fair, Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, NY, USA, 6-8 March 2005. Argentium Silver jewellery and information also exhibited with Stern-Leach. |
2000 | Exhibition of silverware at the 'Fine Arts and Antiques Fair', Olympia Exhibition Centre, Kensington, UK, 22-27 February 2000. |
1998 | Silver/germanium (Argentium Silver) jewellery designed by Scilla Speet, exhibited at 'Made to Wear, Creativity in Contemporary Jewellery' exhibition, Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, London, UK, 20 April - 22 May 1998. An image of the exhibited jewellery was used for the show’s book cover, poster and private view invitation. The accompanying book cited Peter Johns and displayed images of the jewellery exhibited. Published by Lund Humphries Publishers, London – hardback ISBN 0 85331 727 5, paperback 0 946282 47 1. |
1996 | Jewellery Exhibition at the University of Central England, Jewellery School, Birmingham, UK, 6 September 1996. Joint promotion on resistance welding using silver/germanium (Argentium Silver) alloys, in conjunction with The Welding Institute, Cambridge. 10 exhibitors. |
1995 | Silver/germanium (Argentium Silver) jewellery displayed at 'Practise What You Teach' exhibition, Central St. Martins School of Art, London, UK, 24 April - 9 May 1995. 12 exhibitors. |
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Radio Broadcasts
2000 | Interview with Peter Johns, BBC World Service Radio, 25 February 2000. |
2000 | Interview with Peter Johns, BBC Radio 4 'You and Yours' programme, 16 February 2000. |
1996 | Interview with Peter Johns, BBC Radio 5 Live, the 'Magazine Programme'. Topic "Toxic Cadmium in Jewellery Alloys and the Advantages of Silver/Germanium Alloys". |
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Patents
Peter Johns started his research activities in 1990, initially looking at the possibilities of eliminating firescale in Sterling Silver. In that period he received 9 research grants. Within a short time the first objective was achieved and this success inspired Johns to investigate the effects of altering the silver alloys. This led to further associated research activities.
The first patent for the silver/germanium alloys, “Novel Silver-based Ternary Alloy”, was filed in 1991. The Argentium Silver research has consistently been developing Intellectual Property, which now covers a range of alloys and processes. Patents are granted and pending in Europe, the USA and Internationally.
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