I’ve written before about the PNC Financial Services annual Christmas Price Index, which tracks current costs of the goods and services that are the gifts given by the “true love” in the song “The 12 Days of Christmas.” The 2018 index, which was released last month, puts the cost of the famous holiday shopping list…
Wednesday’s Video: So, You Wanna Start a Jewelry Biz!
My pre-holiday gift to you is going to be a whole lot of business advice! I’m following up yesterday’s post on lessons learned from my three-year Eminem merchandise debacle with a new YouTube video that addresses jewelry-industry challenges. However, once you remove the unusual jewelry-biz issue of consignment from the equation, many of these tips…
A Long and Shady Business Story, Part 2
This frigid Saturday, I felt gloomy. I thought, “Damn, Seasonal Affective Disorder is kicking my ass today!” As I turned on my laptop to Poodle a light box to chase away the SAD, an old registered-mail receipt tacked up near my desk caught my eye. It was addressed to Paul Rosenberg, head of Eminem’s Shady…
Signet Rings for the Millennial Mama
Thank you to gorgeous jewelry and watch expert Barbara Palumbo for including the high-heel emoji version of my “Signet Rings for Rebel Women” in In Store Magazine’s gift guide for the Millennial Mama! CLICK TO READ THE GIFT GUIDE. I’ve got two silver shoe rings left — and, remember, I won’t be making any new…
Wednesday’s Video: Nefertiti Ring and Reading
My one-of-a-kind Nefertiti poison ring is available for purchase on 1stdibs! It’s also the star of this week’s video. Watch to learn more about my inspiration for this design and get a book recommendation as a bonus. If there are any particular designs you’d like to see a video about, let me know in the…
Holiday Sale: Swoon You Next Tuesday!
There’s one more chance to shop my jewelry in person before the holidays! Next Tuesday, December 11, I’ll be at Swoonery Jewelry Salon in New York City again, with six other independent designers. I’ll have my silver collection on sale, along with select gold and platinum pieces … such as my last few 18K gold…
The Week in Review
This week, my right-hand woman Eryn and I had a great time meeting new customers at Alexanders Jewelers in Columbus, Ohio. Thanks for hosting us, Alex and Shane! View this post on Instagram Wearing #vintage #ossieclark at @alexanders_jewelers in #Columbus … had a great time! #jewelrysale #holidayshopping #columbusohio #shortnorth #jewelrystore #theshortnorth #ohio #jewelryaddict #jewelrydesigner @shanehamptoncmh…
Instagram Recommendation: The AIDS Memorial
In honor of World AIDS Day, I’m going to say a few things about the The AIDS Memorial Instagram account — one of the most important and moving accounts on the ‘Gram, in my opinion. CLICK TO VISIT THE AIDS MEMORIAL ON INSTAGRAM. I’ve been meaning to write about this account since last year, when…
Wednesday’s Video: Meet Me in Columbus
If you live in or near Columbus, Ohio … let’s meet up! I’ll be making an appearance at Alexanders Jewelers on Friday, with selected pieces from my 18K gold collection in tow. Get all the deets in this week’s video. This is your chance to try pieces on in person while doing some holiday shopping…
Giving Tuesday: Support Press Freedom
I’ve been tempted all day to say something world-weary about Giving Tuesday — the way it’s supposed to absolve us of the shopping sins of Black Friday/Small Business Saturday/Cyber Monday yadda yadda — but there are so many good causes getting attention that I had to go all Moonstruck (mentally) on my jaded ass. Cher…