me, myself and i

I was born a decade too late. A hippie at heart, I will forever revere the peace symbol as a relevant, current icon. Growing up the daughter of a fine jeweler, I coveted well-designed, beautiful pieces of jewelry at an early age. In the 80’s, I discovered a passion for art, and with the guidance of several very talented mentors, I acquired a BFA with a concentration in Sculpture at Kent State University in Ohio. With an art degree under my belt, I was able to get a great job serving tables at a very popular Italian restaurant! 

My determination to find a job that utilized my art experience was finally realized in 1987. A 17-year career as an accessory buyer for Deering Gallery in Cleveland followed, and led me to my true calling. I met hundreds of talented designers and fine-tuned my ability to forecast trends in fashion and accessories. I was most passionate about jewelry. I began creating my own designs and found that customers wanted them too. This led to some very late nights of jewelry making, and red i jewelry was born.

In 2004, I decided to turn my passion into a full time career. When Henri Bendel New York invited me for three consecutive trunk shows, I knew I would never look back. My work is now available in fine clothing stores, boutiques, and museums.

I am thankful every day for the continued support of my stores, my family, my friends, and my amazing customers who share my passion.

Peace,

Susan