Meet Roshane Karunaratne aka The General. Born in Staten Island, this super musically talented man can be found cruising around Asbury on his skateboard, long hair blowing in the wind. I’ve always been so fascinated by musicians… especially when they can play ALL the instruments. When I found out [...]
Considering a stack set or special occasion band but unsure of your size? Order a Ring Sizing Kit to try on at home! Once you return the kit, your deposit can be refunded or applied toward your ring purchase. In fact, this month only [...]
Jen is a curly hair guru in training, restaurant connoisseur, cat lover, and Jersey Girl to the core. She was raised in Howell, NJ and currently lives in Long Branch, just up the coast from Asbury. Jen had a change of heart about her career path after losing her father a few years ago. Following her heart and passion for makeup and hair [...]
One morning during my regular journaling session, I had a vision for a collection and photoshoot. I wanted to find a way to connect with people in my new community of Asbury Park, New Jersey. I dreamed of showcasing friends (both old and new) alongside some local and [...]
Spring is here! Freshen up your wardrobe and book an appointment with me to build your Dream Stack or chat Special Occasion Jewelry. Let’s design something special just for you. With spring comes wedding and event seasons. Are you in the market for a wedding band or [...]
International Women’s Day is Tuesday, March 8th and I’m so proud to be a female owned and operated small business. We're a group of six women working independently yet cohesively from four states. Together, we continue to forge ahead with shared values, creativity [...]
It took me years of debating whether or not to use diamonds in my designs. I loved the look and sparkle of them, but there were so many things to consider before I got started. Where do I source them? Are they ethical? Will people be willing to invest in them? Do people even like [...]
The Eclipse is a handcrafted set made up of three interlocking rings. This delicate piece comes in a variety of metal combinations so you can choose your favorite! It looks classy when worn on its own and can be quite the statement when stacked together [...]
When you find the right people and let them do their thing, the results are truly astounding. We’re a small team, so every skill set goes a long way, and we’re grateful for the creativity, curiosity, and strong work ethic that keeps us so tied together. CMD is proud to be woman-owned and operated – from design to delivery, we do it all [...]
We're bringing back our best selling pieces from Design Lab I: Lines. If you're new to the CMD Family and missed the launch, you can still own one of our limited edition pieces. Every single CMD piece is handmade to order! Our production [...]
The holiday season is just around the corner, so be sure to get a kick-start on all your holiday shopping! At CMD, we handcraft every piece in Upstate New York, but we encourage you to shop early to allow for the anticipated shipping delays. There is still time to shop this month's [...]
I made this quick video to show you how to put on, wear and preserve your pull-through style earrings. CMD has several pull-through designs, and I always get asked how to best put them on. Most people's first inclination is to pull the ends apart, which will warp your earring [...]
