Kimberly Monaco Designs--Simple, Handmade, and Repurposed Jewelry
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Kimberly Monaco Designs
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Kimberly Monaco: Jewelry Designer
Simple Unique Jewelry Designs
Since I own a gallery in Cleveland, Lake Erie Artists Gallery, I am always looking to meet new artists. Kim ended up coming to meet me at the gallery and as they say, the rest is history.
Kim is one of those people that attracts excitement. She is always lively, personable and easy to talk to. She is energetic, funny, and fun to be around. Kim has worked in the gallery for me during the past year and is one of our best salespeople no matter whose work she is talking about.
But one of the things I admire most about her, is her ability to take simple objects and create jewelry that people love to wear.
Kim's style is very streamlined and simple. She uses mostly silver, pearls, onyx, hematite, and found hardware. She makes her own earwires, and many of her findings. Kim likes to look for unusual vintage pieces like whistles, keys and other items to add interest to her pieces. And every once in a while, she totally surprises me with a completely different kind of look.
Kim's work is very popular with a wide range of people. She seems to transcend age and style. Her work is bought by goths,
What Keeps Kim Fueled?
Caffeine and more caffeine
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Kim's Blog
Kim's blog is really fun and philosophical.
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Great Stuff, Huh?
Stazjia wrote...
I love earrings and these are lovely. Have you considered the Art & Design Group for this lens - it would be a real asset.
Posted November 10, 2008
nightbear wrote...
beautiful earrings, I love this kind of jewelry. Great lens. thanks
Posted November 10, 2008
cappuccino136 wrote...
Very stylish jewelry and you present it well in this lens. We also learn about the artist which makes it very personal. Great!
Posted October 19, 2008
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