Kimberly Monaco Designs--Simple, Handmade, and Repurposed Jewelry
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I would like to introduce you to my friend Kimberly Monaco, who is a unique jewelry artist. Kim specializes in simple, unique designs, often using recycled and found objects. Her work is stunning, with a simplicity that draws the eye. So if you are looking for jewelry that will go from the boardroom to the dining room, and then to the kids soccer game, this is a great place to start.
Kimberly Monaco: Jewelry Designer
Simple Unique Jewelry Designs
I originally met Kim through a friend of mine, who I have known for about 5 years. She, in turn, met Kim through . On , there is a fairly active Cleveland group of artists.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,
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Kimberly Monaco's Blog
Kim's blog is really fun and philosophical.
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Earrings by Kimberly Monaco
Kim calls these earrings Cloud Nine. Could a design be any simpler? Found Objects
A New Use for Hardware
Kim has been using odd pieces of hardware in her designs for about six to nine months now. I love the look. 
Raindrop Earrings
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Man in the Moon
This necklace is made with a retaining ring and freshwater pearl. Wire Wrap
Another simple design, yet Kim's personality shines through. An interesting shape stone, with beautiful accent on the wire wrap. 
Amazon in the Forest Earrings
What do you think of Kimberly Monaco's jewelry?
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- divacratus divacratus Oct 24, 2009 @ 6:20 am
- I love the raindrop earrings! :)
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- AndyPo AndyPo Oct 23, 2009 @ 8:05 am
- Excellent jewelry
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- JaguarJulie JaguarJulie Sep 14, 2009 @ 9:06 am
- Kimberly is a pretty sharp cookie -- and has great taste in designing.
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- mulberry mulberry Nov 11, 2008 @ 6:24 pm
- Love the wire wrap and the "man in the moon"!
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- daria369 daria369 Nov 10, 2008 @ 7:34 pm
- Some gorgeous pieces!
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- Stazjia Stazjia Nov 10, 2008 @ 4:23 am
- I love earrings and these are lovely. Have you considered the Art & Design Group for this lens - it would be a real asset.
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- nightbear nightbear Nov 10, 2008 @ 12:15 am
- beautiful earrings, I love this kind of jewelry. Great lens. thanks
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- cappuccino136 cappuccino136 Oct 19, 2008 @ 5:53 pm
- Very stylish jewelry and you present it well in this lens. We also learn about the artist which makes it very personal. Great!
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- ArtByLinda ArtByLinda Oct 15, 2008 @ 10:40 pm
- Beautiful jewelry, she is talented and you are a good friend! Great lens!
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- a_willow a_willow Aug 18, 2008 @ 12:42 am
- Really great jewelry! Your friend is very talented!
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- Zarea Zarea Aug 7, 2008 @ 8:49 pm
- I love unique jewelry...I'm featuring and lensrolling your lens on my Unique Gifts lens. Thanks!
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- spirituality spirituality Aug 4, 2008 @ 7:22 am
- LOvely :)
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- 00gt00 00gt00 Aug 3, 2008 @ 8:18 am
- I love home made jewelry! Your friend is very talented!
The lens is looking great.
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- starlitparlit starlitparlit Aug 1, 2008 @ 10:20 pm
- I love the jewelry. I think the lens is great.
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- Lizblueberry Lizblueberry Jul 24, 2008 @ 10:25 pm
- Love your jewelry. You have a really wonderful lens!
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- The_Homeopath The_Homeopath Jul 10, 2008 @ 10:06 pm
- What a great artist! And what a great friend she has!
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