I’m thrilled to announce that the Asbury Park Design Studio and Shop is now open for in-person appointments. Book a time slot and I’ll help you choose something for your next special occasion or milestone. Grab a friend and let’s freshen up your jewelry boxes with some new pieces - it’ll be fun! [...]
Asbury Park doesn't celebrate Pride Month until October, but CMD has its roots in San Francisco where they celebrate the LGBTQ+ community all year long. CMD has always been for everyone. Our modern and edgy designs will look fabulous no matter who you are or how you identify! I've put together a short list of some of my favorite unisex pieces. [...]
2020 was quite a year, I think we can all agree. It was challenging for everyone and forced us to think of new ways of working, socializing and living our lives. As a small business owner in a pandemic, I had to completely shift the way we were doing things to stay afloat. By the beginning of April 2020, my Valencia retail shop was boarded up, I had to furlough my SF team and part of my NY Team. [...]
SAVE THE DATE - IG Live: Thursday, May 20th at 4pm PST. Join me and my bestie, Lisa on Instagram Live for a fun jewelry happy hour and cocktail tutorial! We'll be making French 75s and anyone who attends will be entered to win some CMD Bucks! Here's what you'll need to follow along at home: 1 oz Malfy Gin Con Limone, ½ oz lemon juice [...]
Those who know me know that mixing metals is one of my signature aesthetics. I just adore the way that the dark, matte silver pairs with bright gold. To achieve the darkened look, we purposefully oxidize sterling silver in our studio to create the gorgeously distinctive and stunning surface treatment that you see in so [...]
Mother's Day is almost here, and I'm all about celebrating the irreplaceable mom-figures in our lives. The word "Mom" can mean a lot of things and elicit all kinds of memories and emotions. They could be a grandmother, an aunt, a sister, a cousin, a furmom, a dad who fills the role of mom, or a friend who doles out the best maternal advice. I honor each and every one of those selfless people [...]
My birthday is coming up at the end of this month... who else is an Aries? I absolutely love birthdays... it's a beautiful way to celebrate another year of life on this planet. That said, I want to know when you're starting your next trip around the sun! Let us know when your [...]
There's not one, but two Happy Hours to get excited about this April! The Ring Bar Happy Hour will happen next Friday, April 16th on Instagram Stories at 7pm EST. As usual, all of our discounted creations are available online for a limited time. Be sure to snag yourself one of these unique designs. Because there's a first for everything, the Bangle Bar Happy [...]
For those of you that are new to CMD, I wanted to share a little more about myself and the CMD brand. We have a full-fledged production studio in Upstate New York. Our small team of six women are amazing, enthusiastic and growing. My greatest joy is the transformation of an idea in my head into a piece that becomes part of someone's everyday look. After over 15 amazing years in business in San Francisco, I packed up everything and relocated the business to [...]
Have you booked an appointment with Colleen yet? Allow me to bring all the CMD goodies to you! Book a free virtual appointment to build your dream stack, create a custom piece, or to find that perfect special occasion band. Have you already enjoyed shopping virtually with me? Refer a friend to book a virtual appointment [...]
CMD is all about the mixed metals, shapes and...finishes! Today I wanted to show you the difference between signature MATTE and SHINY finishes on our jewelry. The cuff on the left has a SHINY, high polish finish. If you look really closely, you can even see my reflection in the bracelet. This gives a "blingier" look [...]
The Ring Bar Happy Hour is back! Tune in on Friday, February 19th at 7pm EST on Instagram Stories. This extra special Happy Hour includes a few never-before-seen rings. I hope you'll join me. I can't wait to get you stacking! Since our Happy Hour designs will only be available online for a limited time, be sure to scoop [...]
We want your CMD jewelry to stay beautiful and sparkly for years to come. After many requests, we put together a few jewelry care tips that we'll be sharing in the coming weeks. In this new series, let's first talk polishing. We recommend you clean your CMD jewelry periodically, but [...]
That sweet day for love birds is just around the corner and we're offering FREE priority shipping on all orders placed by 11:59 pm PST this Sunday, February 7th ($150 minimum). Spoil your bestie, your latest heart throb, or treat yourself to a shiny new CMD piece (we know you're worth it). All of our jewelry is handmade with love in our Upstate New York Studios [...]
After almost 16 years of business, CMD has entered a brand new phase and is now based in Asbury Park, NJ! For those of you who are new to CMD, welcome! I'm so happy you're here. A little backstory: It was never part of my plan for CMD to have its own storefront. But one day, after years of living in [...]
