DESIGNER SERIES | One-of-a-Kind Edition no. 1
This summer, I focused on making some one-of-a-kind pieces to share at summer events I participated in. I wanted to take a step back and really tap into where it all began, in a way, back when I first started making jewelry. Creating collections wasn't a regular routine for me for a long while; I made what I wanted to make, tried new techniques, and explored different materials. So, I gathered up jewelry supplies I've collected over the years and started creating. No sketches were involved; I just allowed creativity to flow and it was quite liberating. I really enjoyed the process of making pieces outside of my main collections.
Instead, incorporated elements from my main collections and accented them with the gemstones I've been hoarding. These pieces came from a place of starting over, simply letting go of the 'should' and 'shouldn't of making.
Since then, I've been thinking a lot about letting go of adding collections in the traditional way that I have been doing them. I've honestly been thinking about this for the past two or three years, and I feel like I'm finally settling into the fact that the direction I want to move forward in is one-of-a-kind pieces.
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I'm also in the middle of three custom projects right now, and they've given me a fresh perspective on how I want custom to show up as a regular option going forward. Honestly, I rarely share that side of my business, creatively I've just been more focused on the pieces I make that's shared on my website.
I do have one last new line I'm adding to my main collection, launching mid to late September. I'm still tweaking a few things, but some of these new designs will be available in several retail stores and galleries soon.
All this to say, instead of adding one-of-a-kind jewelry to my website, I'll be sharing these pieces with you through my collector's club email first, more often, before they travel with me to in person events. The pieces shown above are looking for new homes from summer events; I made quite a few, and I'm so glad the rest found new homes. These styles aren't on my website, but you can inquire about them by replying to this email and I'll be happy to share information about the styles you'd like more information about.
Will I do regular one-of-a-kind drops? I don't know yet. Right now, I want to enjoy the spontaneous surprise of what I've been making with you, without a schedule. Let's see how this plays out, and I'll report back if anything changes.
Cheers!
Photo credit: Cindy Liebel