³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø 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 more than $60,000 for student use. This was the Boulder couple’s second such donation to ³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø State; the first was valued at $70,000.
"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. "³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø 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 ³Ô¹Ï¹ÙÍø State for the donation upon the recommendation of a friend who had taken a jewelry class with Provence several years ago.
