Appointments

For so many women, the end of a marriage also becomes the end of wearing the jewelry that marked that chapter of their lives. The rings come off, they're tucked into a jewelry box, and they stay there for years, sometimes decades. They become objects people don't quite know what to do with. Every time I hear [...]

The truth is, many people are sitting on their next favorite heirloom piece without even realizing it. And often, those pieces are tucked away because people don’t know what’s possible. At CMD, we frequently reuse original stones from heirloom and sentimental pieces while [...]

I don’t have a traditional brick-and-mortar… and I like it that way. For many years I was the proud owner of a storefront on Valencia Street in San Francisco — seven days a week, 56 hours a week. It was an absolute labor of love and one of the ways I truly connected with my community. During the pandemic, my [...]

If you’ve been thinking about transforming old or inherited heirloom jewelry into something new, I know it can come with a lot of questions. What happens to your pieces? How long does it take? When do you make decisions? I want to walk you through exactly what a reconstruction project looks [...]

Because CMD rings often feature nontraditional shapes — rounded squares, rigid squares, and sculptural bands — sizing can feel a little different than what you may be used to with standard circular rings. That’s why we take sizing very seriously around here. For all Custom Projects and Special Occasion [...] 

Some jewelry comes into our lives quietly, carrying more meaning than sparkle. These one-on-one and private group sessions are ideal for anyone who’s been holding onto something meaningful — old gold, inherited stones, wedding [...]

Just recently, I posted a TikTok of Tayci’s Dream Stack after a client purchased one online. That post ended up getting thousands of views, hundreds of likes, and more than a few “I need this stack!” comments. It’s been so fun watching the excitement unfold, because this is what CMD is all about: interactive design. [...]

Want to visit The CMD Shop? Here are all the ways you can meet with me in Asbury Park or virtually, from one-on-one appointments and Reconstruction consultations to walk-ins during my scheduled Open Hours or Pop-Up Events. And if you're nowhere near New Jersey, don't worry. Distance is a non-issue! [...]

Thinking about booking an appointment with me but not quite sure what to expect? You don’t need a perfectly formed idea before we meet. Bring me a ring you love, a few screenshots, heirloom jewelry you’re ready to reimagine, or simply the feeling that you want something new. I’ll show you what happens [...]

In June 2021, I finally opened the doors of my new Asbury Park studio for in-person appointments. After months of meeting customers through a screen, sitting across from someone with jewelry spread out between us felt huge. Those early appointments ended up shaping the way I work today, from ring [...]