I had the idea for this limited edition 'Spread the Love' necklace during a recent product development meeting with Sam. In all the years I’ve been designing jewelry, I’ve never been compelled to design a heart shaped anything. I do love drawing hearts and if you've ever received a handwritten note from me, you'll recognize this subtle heart shape is similar to my own sketch [...]
When I meet with customers, one question that I consistently get asked is, “Colleen, how do you suggest I clean my jewelry?” I have so many answers to this question but my go-to solution for a quick shine-up for any of my jewelry is to grab the good ole Dawn Dish Soap. You can find this amazing solution at any major [...]
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“What’s the right way to stack, Colleen? How many rings is too much?” No such thing, my friends! I always feel so inspired after my Dream Stack appointments. I love learning about you, your style and watching it all come together in the form of a stack. stack form. Starting this [...]
Need a last minute gift? Give them some dough to use toward a CMD piece of their choice! Our E-Gift Cards are delivered instantly by email and contain instructions on how to redeem them at checkout. Added bonus: Our gift cards have no additional processing fees, and they never expire! [...]
It’s that time of year again, friends and wow…how the time does fly. Each December, as I bid the year farewell, I like to take some time to reflect and share with you. I also love pondering on previous years and since journaling is a regular part of my routine, it makes it easy to look [...]
One of my favorite holiday traditions is to make handmade ornaments to give to family and friends – and to keep for my own tree! This year, my niece, nephew and I made dehydrated limes and oranges and glitter them to make really festive ornaments. This is the perfect project for kids, too. [..]
In honor of Giving Tuesday, I’m donating 10% of sales today to NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), an organization that’s near and dear to my heart. And remember to reach out to people who might be feeling lonely or sad…a phone call or a hug can go a very long way [...]
Plaid Friday is a "shop local" alternative to Black Friday that began in Oakland, CA in 2009 and since, has successfully spread across the country. We’re so grateful for your support of small businesses like ours, and for sharing CMD with others (or yourself!) this holiday season. Your business helps keep our [...]
It’s November, and the holiday season is practically here – I can’t believe it either! We’re encouraging you to get a little kick-start on your seasonal shopping. At CMD, we handcraft every earring, necklace, bracelet and ring in our Upstate New York production studio [...]
For those of you who don't remember, "Ary" began working with me back in San Francisco. She started as my production assistant after she graduated from California College of the Arts (CCA) in 2012. Ary has a BFA in jewelry and metal arts and she's a true craftswoman [...]
Oxidized silver is a distinctive black surface treatment and a signature detail of the CMD aesthetic. With wear, it will naturally fade to a really beautiful antique-like finish. To bring your oxidized pieces back to black, you can re-oxidize them at home with our DIY Oxidation Kit [..]
