CMD is full of strong ladies that bring the brand to life, and we love highlighting each of them. It’s a pleasure to introduce our blog readers to Sam, one of the newer members of our team.
Sam grew up in the Bay Area, and after a 2-year stint in LA, she’s back in the bay and an enthusiastic part of CMD. She’s known Colleen for a while (since their meeting at an art shop in Berkeley four years ago). She’s dived right into the flow and was an enormous help at our recent NYNOW show
Sam has a couple favorite pieces, the first being the TRI-toned arc necklace. Showcasing silver and rose gold with a hint of oxidized silver, she styles this piece uniquely by pairing it with a little black dress, chain resting against her neck, and the arc hanging on her back. Sam names this sleek and simple piece as a staple in her wardrobe
She also admires the 7-stack TRI square densa rings, citing the juxtaposition of soft and hard elements as its greatest versatility. (She especially loves the rose and yellow gold combination.) And she’ll always have a special place in her heart for the 10-stack rounded tri-color rounded rings, the first “adult” jewelry she bought herself several years ago.
Sam notes being around strong, creative women is one of greatest perks of CMD, and she welcomes what the future will bring, saying “I’m excited to see the brand grow!” Welcome, Sam!

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