I am so happy to have an online store. When we only had retail stores our audience was very limited to the people that walked by. most of our customer were New Yorkers. Now we have kept those customers, but … Continue reading
Category Archives: Blog
New Evil Eye Designs!
New eye necklaces! We are trying to play around with our very popular eye jewelry line. I’ve made a two new prototype necklaces: they come on triple chains, and have fun and modern pendants. The eyes now have … Continue reading
Quilts Unlimited – Joan Fenton & Albie Tabackman
I’ve been making jewelry from my studio for the past 30 years. I sell to galleries, museum stores, boutiques, and gift stores all over the country (and in other countries as well!). I want to start highlighting some long term … Continue reading
Trend : Matching Sets
Seems like it’s all about coordination this Spring! Who ever said being matchy-matchy is a bad thing? I’ve been noticing that wearing corresponding sets is trending in both jewelry and clothes. I think this look is great and versatile since … Continue reading
Favorite Looks at the Oscars
I love the Oscars, not just because I go to the movies often, but because I get to see everyone’s choice of elegant dresses and jewels. This year there was a lot of big diamonds and nude dresses, as well … Continue reading
Spotlight : Fifty, Not Frumpy Fashion Blog
Good Morning! I’d like the shed some spotlight on an incredible fashion blog I stumbled upon. The blog is Fifty, not Frumpy – an inspiring blog that shares and celebrates a healthy lifestyle and passion for fashion! My mission in … Continue reading
Studio Spotlight : Margarita
I’d like to take this time and shine the spotlight over to Margarita, our amazing studio manager. We have worked together for over twenty years and have seen each other grow up along the way. I remember when our daughters … Continue reading
The Digital Age
Today was both sad and happy since we are closing one door and opening another. Today we closed our Cortlandt St. store, which has been open for 10 years! We had a lot of very loyal customers who would come … Continue reading
TryHandmade.com Metallika Feature
Our Necklace was featured on TryHandmade.com, the same necklace which was featured in Harpers Bazaar China. It’s a cool site you should check out if you are into handmade goods. They have a great slogan- I love this necklace although … Continue reading
Eyes Eyes Eyes
Growing up in Israel, the eye motif was very common. In the Middle East the eye has a spiritual meaning and protects it’s wearer from the evil eye, or the bad that comes from people’s jealousy. I like to think … Continue reading
Laila : Security Dog
We got Laila a year and a half ago. She is our beautiful black Cane Corso. We adopted her from Sean Casey Animal Rescue in Brooklyn. They have a ton of great dogs and cats if you are looking to … Continue reading
NYC, films, MOMA, & Happy President’s Day!
Happy President’s Day! I’m so grateful I was able to move to the U.S. and make a name for myself, but not everyone is so fortunate. Last year at the MOMA I saw a documentary film on our prison system. … Continue reading