who & why overview

IMAGE: Clients are pampered with fine food & drink as they stroll through the jewelry. Appts can be individual, or group (from girl's-day shopping events to corporate events).

IMAGE: Alongside Mayle fashions, k*claudene was featured
in the NoLiTa Fashion Segment of t.v.'s "TeenEdge,"
hosted by Tra'Lynn Husbands.

At the k*claudene showroom,
by-appointment only clients often visit for an hour or more. Currently, over 4,000 private clients have been seen at the showroom. The 'regulars' who live in the Tri-State area drop by often, as we are always creating new pieces. It is a pressure-free environment, and our high-profile clientele enjoy what they call "a day at Spa-KClaudene." A long chat, some libations, and even exotic foods make their way into each appointment.

k*claudene is a jewelry design company based in SoHo & NoLiTa NYC since 2001. It has been at the forefront of the gemstone craze, popularizing rare beads, gemstones and "ethnic" as early as 2001. The gallery is both private and warm, giving clients a place to relax, talk, and, oh yes, shop. Krista cares for every client personally, touring them through the latest ready-to-wear items. More about the gallery above.

Gemstones, Rare Beads & Pearls are used alongside very little metal, creating a style replete with richness and elegance. The aesthetic results in wearable art, but perhaps more important is it's roots -- k*claudene jewelry is unique in far more than its designs. Inseparable from the woman who creates it, getting to know Krista Claudene is understanding the jewelry itself and why it is called "magical."

Read about Krista Claudene here.

About The Jewelry

* Every necklace is one-of-a-kind, never duplicated. Repeatable goods are in the earring and bracelet category only.

* Only gemstones, pearls and rare beads are utilized. 'Precious' stones are never used and designs utilize very, very little metal. These choices are intentional.

* Every stone is hand-selected, often drilled and polished in-house. Sometimes stones will be hand-chipped or entirely reworked. Silversmithing is often done on-site.

* Whenever possible, we are vigilant in ensuring that stones are mined where encamped labor is not used. Visit the section Humane Mining

* Each piece is architectural, designed to lay a specific way on the body.

* At least 200 ready-to-wear pieces are in the showroom at all times. Custom, Bridal, Cruisewear and Specialty items are frequently launched in limited edition lines.

* Crossing style boundaries -- 90% of the jewelry can be worn with a tee or a gown.

* Every piece is named, and all bear k*claudene's original maker's mark.

* Many pieces are convertible, with parts that come off or go on.

* Designed for every and any woman, in style and in price.

Go to the bio here.

See some jewelry here.