Texas native Kimberly Hartman knew at a fairly young age that fashion was her true calling. Hartman earned a degree in fashion marketing from the University of North Texas and went on to work in NYC’s fashion industry representing leading designers such as Paul & Joe, Miguelina, Petit Bateau, Rozae Nichols, Velvet, and Rachel Roy. While traveling throughout India, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand, she developed the idea for JADEtribe jewelry to showcase local artisan pieces from these regions. This line of indigenous handcrafted jewelry launched in February of 2009.

The Brass & Clear Bead Braided Cuff brings sparkle to your wrist. It features a chocolate brown cord hand braided through dainty antiquated brass and oval clear resin beads. The 1” wide cuff stays secure with an antiquated brass jingle bell and toggle clasp. Buy through ShopBop for $45.

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NYC born iconic designer Ralph Lauren began his career by selling ties to his high school classmates. In 1967 while working for Brooks Brothers as a salesman, he decided to open a necktie store where he began to sell his own ties under the renowned Polo label. By 1970 Lauren designed a menswear line, and later received the City Award for his exclusive collection created for actor Andrew McLean.  Today, Ralph Lauren has over 35 boutiques in United States selling clothing for women and men, shoes, accessories, and home décor.  

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Ben-Amun, established in 1977 by Egyptian born Isaac Manevitz, produces exquisite necklaces, earrings, bracelets, belts, and pins. Ben-Amun is named after Manevitz’s eldest son Ben, and Egyptian King Tut (Tutankhamun). His collections are distinct in design; he uses only the finest materials such as Lucite, pewter, glass, crystal, and leather. The Ben-Amun collections range from casual to refined with something for every woman. They have recently been featured in Vogue, Elle, NY Times, and Marie Claire.

The Ben-Amun Dangling Spike Bracelet is modern and edgy.  This rhodium plated pewter bracelet is embellished with funky spiked dangle cones that are connected to three rolo chains. It fastens with a toggle clasp and is 7 ½” long. This bracelet definitely gets noticed since the spikes jingle when you move your wrist! Buy through Max and Chloe for $130.          

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