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Ronald Hayes Pearson (September 22, 1924 – August 25, 1996) was an American designer, jeweler, and metalsmith. [1] He lived for many years in Rochester, New York and later, Deer Isle, Maine. [2]
A founding member of the Society of North American Goldsmiths, Pearson taught jewelry making at leading craft schools and designed flatware for major silver companies.
- September 23, 1924
- August 26, 1996
Sep 10, 2024 · Ronald H. Pearson is recognized as an influential American metalsmith who paved the way for other modern jewelry artisans. He is primarily known for his work as a studio jeweler and educator. However, he also worked in the realm of sculpture and industrial design.
Born in 1924 in New York City, Ronald Hayes Pearson was one of the true pioneers of the postwar American craft movement. Although best known for his work as a jeweler, Pearson made significant contributions to areas as diverse as sculpture, industrial design, and education.
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This essay charts the history of American studio silversmithing and jewelrymaking in the mid twentieth century through the examination of the early career of Ronald Hayes Pearson. Pearson's beginni...
