Events

Some of my favorite CMD experiences lately have happened outside the traditional jewelry-store model. I’ve been bringing The Ring Bar into beautiful shops, studios, homes and creative spaces where we can try things on, tell stories and actually connect. Now I’m looking for more places to take it. If you have [...]

There’s something about this time of year that makes me want to get out, reconnect, and spend more time face-to-face. I’m especially excited for a few upcoming chances to do just that — whether you’re local or a little farther away. Here's what's coming up over the next few weeks: First, Open Hours this weekend [...]

 Every time I land in San Francisco, something in my body exhales. There’s a light that feels familiar and the smell of eucalyptus and sea water is so grounding.The fog rolling in over Twin Peaks feels like an old friend. It’s cliché to say I left my heart here — but if I’m being honest, I kind of did. CMD was born here [...]

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. [...]

Friends, I’ve been looking through old photos and reminiscing about CMD in the early days. That first leap of faith, saying yes to a tiny studio I wasn’t sure I could afford, taught me something I’ve carried with me ever since: little risks open big doors. What started as a $400-a-month cubicle at Secession Art & Design [...]

As 2024 draws to a close, all of us here at CMD are filled with gratitude and pride for the milestones we've achieved and the community we're growing. This year has been a journey of creativity, connection, and growth, and we owe it all to you. Thank you for all your support now and always. We poured our hearts into [...]

I started the CMD Ring Bar Happy Hour when so much of life suddenly had to happen through a screen. I'd hop onto Instagram Stories, pull out trays of rings and start building stacks in real time. What began as a way to stay creative and connected during a strange year became one of my favorite chapters of CMD [...]

When I originally wrote this post in June 2020, we'd just wrapped up the strangest Sample Sale we'd ever held. What had always been one of our biggest in-person events suddenly had to happen almost entirely through a screen. We had no idea then that those virtual appointments would change the way I [...]

Ring stacking has always been a signature part of CMD, and the Ring Bar makes building your own combination part of the fun. Play with different metals, finishes, widths and shapes until you find a stack that feels completely your own. Here’s how our idea of “interactive design” started and where you [...]

Virginia Tech is one of those places that will always feel like home. I started there studying architecture before finding my way to industrial design, where I learned to think about form, proportion, materials and creating objects people actually use. I had no idea jewelry would eventually become my medium, but [...]