JEWELRY BRAND KATIE DIAMOND WILL OPEN RIDGEWOOD LIFESTYLE STORE ON MAY 2ND

Katie Diamond Jewelry morphs its widely successful jewelry company to include a gorgeous Ridgewood boutique just in time for Mother’s Day.

RIDGEWOOD, NJ, April 29, 2015 - Unique to the neighborhood, will be a new boutique by international jewelry brand Katie Diamond. With its grand opening set for May 2nd (12p - 5p), the gorgeous space at 570 North Maple Avenue will feature organic skincare and apothecary goods, books, caftans, artisan accessories and home goods, as well as thoughtful gift options and jewelry.

The space itself is beautiful, with a loving respect for Ridgewood and the historic building which will be home to the boutique. Thoughtfully-curated brands to be stocked are independent, all-natural, sustainable, eco and/or health-conscious, with undeniable relevance. From bath soaps and skincare, to gifts for the modern mom, each selection was made to cater to the savvy shopper Katie Diamond has set out to attract.

As far as the incredible jewelry goes, Katie Diamond’s two collections – both the 18k vermeil/sterling silver line and fine jewelry will be sprinkled throughout the space. One side of the boutique is dedicated to custom jewelry, where one can work directly with Diamond in designing engagement and commitment rings, wedding bands, or any other adornment. The personalized “DIY” section is perfect for youngsters, as they are able to choose charms (in sterling or 18k vermeil) and create their own piece through personalized stamping. (Stamping is free of charge and Mother’s Day is right around the corner.)

About Katie Diamond

Katie Diamond’s journey in the jewelry business began while studying goldsmithing under Cecilia Bauer. Motivated by her newfound knowledge, Katie began experimenting with her own design. What began as custom engagement rings and a few special pieces designed for her friends and family quickly grew into an entire collection.

Every piece is a reflection of her personal style, a blend of bohemian and luxe. Some of Katie’s original and best-selling designs have a worldly feel reminiscent of Morocco, inspired by travel, architecture and textiles.

She has since evolved the collection to showcase her edgy sense of style in a still dainty collection. Diamond’s fashion line uses 18k gold vermeil, sterling silver and natural, untreated, semi-precious stones in a wide variety of colors.

Diamond also works with 14k gold, 18k gold, diamonds and rubies in her fine & bridal collection. Katie Diamond Jewelry’s design aesthetic is globally infused from antique textiles, Moorish architecture, ancient Egypt and even punk rock. It has landed itself placement in over 100 prestigious locations in the US and around the world, including Barneys New York, ABC Home, Blue Ruby, Ylang23, Steven Alan and Catbird.

KATIE DIAMOND STORE - FEATURED BRANDS

Lucia, Montreal, Canada

Pure Living’s collection of Lucia candles are hand-poured in Canada and burn for over 50 hours. All scents are a safe and environmentally friendly alternative to existing petroleum based paraffin candles. Their organic soy is sourced from farming collectives all over the world encouraging fair-trade communities.

Olivine Atelier, Seattle, Washington

Owner of Olivine Atelier, Julie, says she learned with 100% certainty that self love is the way to absolute happiness. Each perfume is packaged with a gold glitter dipped feather that underscores the lush, sensual experience of the scent. Each perfume oil is 100% fragrance with no additives or carrier oils. They are Vegan and Cruelty Free. Use sparingly - a little goes a long way! Love + Salt and Love + Roses beauty mists are packaged in glass bottles to reduce our exposure to harmful plastics. They are 100% Vegan & animal friendly.

Caru Skincare Co

New York City

Caru Skincare Co. is a small skincare producer devoted to creating high quality, healthy and ecologically sound skincare products. It’s a brand you can trust: no mystery ingredients, nothing artificial, only the purest botanical ingredients and sustainable packaging.

Captain Blankenship

Hudson River Valley, New York

Creator Jana Blankenship started her voyage in 2009 due to an ongoing allergy of synthetic scents. Her love of smells and desire for luxurious, natural products propels her exploration. All Captain Blankenship products are made with love using only organic, wildcrafted or natural ingredients.

Muche et Muchette, Miami, Florida

Muche et Muchette is the story of two childhood best friends whose destiny always keeps them together. It’s an elegant, yet bohemian and vibrant colorful apparel and accessories line inspired by their friendship and lifestyle with a significant touch of French roots. Their great concept of “one size fits most” makes this trendy line easy and accessible to most women with different styles and of different ages.

Lotta Stensson, Los Angeles, California

Lotta is a free spirit full of life and love. At the age of 26, she created her first line from two sewing machines out of her tiny NYC apartment. She’s since sold her collection to top shops worldwide and her designs are worn by chic celebrities from Madonna to Beyonce. Lotta has always been inspired by fabrics, colors and embroideries of far away lands.

All Across Africa San Diego, California

All Across Africa is a member of the Fair Trade Federation. They take to heart the core purposes of fair trade and work to ensure that each individual they serve has an opportunity to improve their lives and the lives of their family. Every bowl has a tag with a picture of the beautiful woman who wove it and her individual story. They work to make sure each and every product is the best that it can be so you can be happy with your purchase and guaranteed that it’s made to last.

Herbivore Botanicals, Seattle, Washington

Founded by Julia Wills & Alexander Kummerow in 2011 in their tiny kitchen, Herbivore Botanicals produces products that are truly 100% natural, safe, non-toxic & highly effective. They don’t use fillers of any kind which means nearly all ingredients are active and serve a specific, therapeutic purpose. This results in pure, highly concentrated and effective formulas that are a rarity in the skincare + cosmetics world today. All products are 100% vegan with an emphasis on organic and exceptionally high quality, therapeutic & food grade ingredients.

Donni Charm

Donni Charm is a contemporary scarf line founded by Alyssa Wasko. It is more than just a collection, it’s the heart and soul of a young woman who lost her father and found a positive means of linking both her love for her family and fashion to her healing process. Combining mounds of luxurious fabrics with a wing charm, their scarves add quick and easy style to any outfit.

Catbird, Brooklyn, NY

In our ten years in business, Catbird has become an icon, the ultimate destination in Brooklyn for gifts and jewelry. Both our store and website are filled with a carefully curated selection from New York’s most exciting designers, including our in-house line of jewelry.