Posted by Monica on August 22, 2013 -
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Sometimes, jewelry is so expressive, you love pretty much everything in a collection. This was my experience with the mother/daughter design team of Borgioni Private Collection. I met Rhonda (mother) and Tiffany (daughter)…
Posted by Monica on August 21, 2013 -
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I was charmed and #idazzled by this crocodile ring that sidled up and wrapped neatly around my finger. The crocodile’s lower jaw was ever-so-slightly articulated, so it looked like he was about to speak something wise and wonderful…
Posted by Monica on August 15, 2013 -
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While in New York City recently, I got to meet an artist I’ve admired on Twitter (the source of a lot of interesting and unexpected friendships), Daria de Koning. We met at her studio, a fun and functional space in the Tribeca neighborhood…
Posted by Monica on August 6, 2013 -
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I’m back from New York City and the Women’s Jewelry Association Awards for Excellence Gala. I didn’t win, in case you were wondering. The lovely Melissa Colgan from Martha Stewart Weddings took the Award for Excellence in Media…
Posted by Monica on July 30, 2013 -
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I met the truly lovely Megan Thorne at the Couture Jewelry Show. It is always a pleasure to get to know the designer behind the artful designs, and Megan was especially fun to talk to…
Posted by Monica on May 31, 2013 -
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Ask Cornelia Goldsmith what her favorite thing to design is. Go ahead. I dare you. I’m just warning you. It’s going to be a passionate response…
Posted by Monica on May 10, 2013 -
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I recently had the privilege of speaking to some amazing moms who also happen to be very talented jewelry designers. Since I regularly have meltdowns related to balancing work and my family…
Posted by Monica on April 4, 2013 -
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Alishan Halebian wants you to think. The jewelry he designs and makes is easy on the eyes for sure. But there is a sense of discovery that is embodied in his pieces that makes you reflect, and wonder…
Posted by Monica on September 21, 2012 -
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This week, I was thinking of Katey Brunini’s gorgeous color rings for brides that want an alternative to diamonds. I met Katey at the Couture Show in June, and got to ogle her new collections…
Posted by Monica on July 14, 2011 -
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A few months ago I had the pleasure of interviewing Meus Designs, click here to see her amazing collections and read about her inspirations. The designer, Suneera Swarup, has a real gift…