Born in Australia’s capital city of Canberra, Janette Lenk grew up enmeshed with fashion.  As a child, her mom would always dress her in the latest styles and encouraging her creativity, allowed her to put outfits together.…

1. Remain Pleat Trim Tank
2. Bailey 44 Studded Tank
3. Necklace #713 by Ellen Ikemoto Design

Tired of lugging around a bag to hold her essentials on a day out or night on the town, Australian designer Stacey Cole of Going Dancing Ltd. created a fashion first for wallets and purses…

1. Cinnamon Twist Clutch by Art & Maggie
2. Belen Coral and Gold Nugget Bracelet by Ines del Castillo
3. Paris Belt and Barrette by Yosifa Penina

A marketing graduate of Columbia College and Columbia Business School, Teresa Saputo developed creative and innovative marketing platforms for premium brands such as Evian, Illy, and Tennis Magazine for over fifteen years.  Combining her…

1. Blue Multi Gemstone Hoops by Stunning Details
2. Oxidized Sterling Silver Dipped Pendant and Bracelet with Crystal Studded Peace Sign Dangle by Ubuntu
3. Olive Jade Apatite Briolette Earrings by Calico Juno Designs

A year ago almost to the day, we first introduced you to a line of jewels called MINU Jewels.  Since then, this family-run company has reached all corners of the globe – from…

1. Spring Green Chain Necklace and Earring Ensemble by Beverly Grant Artisan Jewelry
2. Yellow Flower Earrings and Ankh Necklace by MINU Jewels
3. Rosato Circle – White Agate and 18K Gold Chain Necklace

Currently selling to over 300 high-end stores worldwide, in2 designs is even more popular now than when we first reviewed their handmade creations almost two years ago.  You can read that first review here, of…

1. Faceted White Agate Necklace, White Agate Wrap Bracelet, Turquoise Multi Chain Earring by MINU Jewels
2. Double Shield Earrings with Crystals by Anne Koplik Designs
3. Violette Necklace and Carnivale Earrings in Amethyst and Onyx by Leibling Designs

Drawing inspiration from the hand skilled craftsmanship of weavers in Nepal, the fabulous natural fibers, and the vibrant colors seen throughout the country during their frequent visits to Nepal, Michelle Baldwin and Michelle Taylor-Spearman of…

1. Starry Night Masino Due Scarf by TDM Design
2. Cashmere YumYum Neck Warmer by TDM Design
3. Necklace #713 by Ellen Ikemoto Design

A place of beauty and elegance with a flair for the whimsical – this is the world Stephanie Horowitz-Mulry envelops her designs in and it’s called Mulryjewels.

Stephanie has always loved jewelry making, so much…

1. Disco Ball Ring from Simply My Style
2. Swarovski Crystal Eyelet Bracelet and Earrings by Judith Goldstone Designs
3. Shell and Faceted Swarovski Crystal Topaz Necklace by Chic Designs by Yvette

Bringing the influence of her heritage and culture into each piece of jewelry, Egyptian-born designer Mina Hassan is creating a style of jewelry that is reflective of the past, fused with a contemporary flare.  Her interest in…

1. Faceted White Agate Necklace, White Agate Wrap Bracelet, Turquoise Multi Chain Earring by MINU Jewels
2. Spring Green Chain Necklace and Earring Ensemble by Beverly Grant Artisan Jewelry
3. Celtic Flower Earrings by III Rexes

It’s been five months since I first reviewed Cinzia Designs.  You can read more about that review here.

Since then, Cinzia has introduced its newest concept in eyewear for 2009 called the Redeux collection. …

1. Playful Sunwear, Triangle Case, and Teardrop Tort Zia by Cinzia Designs
2. “A Moment” Necklace by L Designs
3. Safari Cheetah Cuff Bracelet by Celeste M. Designs

While spending the fall of 2005 studying Mandarin at a Chinese University, Ashley Logsdon met a friend named An Jin.  Inseparable, they traveled China from Shanghai to Lhasa where a devout Tibetan Buddhist monk gave Ashley the…

1. Diamond Pearl Bracelet by LRS Design
2. Ocean Mist Bracelet by It’s A Girl Thing Designs
3. Rose Quartz-Drops Earrings and Cable Bracelet with Floral Shaped Charm from Zavida Gemstones