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  I can’t believe 13 years have passed since I started this little biz ‘o mine. This path has led me through many different places and geez louise, the time has absolutely flown by! Running a small business has so many facets and while it can be so rewarding, it can also be challenging at […]

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“What’s the difference between gold-filled and gold-plated jewelry?” I get this question fairly often and wanted to write down my response for any of my readers considering making a jewelry purchase – regardless of whether or not it’s from CMD. I believe that everyone should be aware of the quality metal they’re purchasing when investing […]

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When I get asked, “Colleen, how much is too much? How many rings can I wear at once?” I giggle. “Stack until you can’t bend!” I like to say. My team and customers are all too familiar with the phrase. But why not? Deck yourself out, because it can never hurt. There’s a lot of […]

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“The dark oxidized look of my jewelry is wearing away, exposing the silver. Is that supposed to happen!?” Those who know me and my designs know that mixing metals is one of my signature aesthetics. I adore the way bright gold looks with dark, matte oxidized silver. I also adore blending together a palette of […]

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One of our amazing production gals in New York was struggling with a really long commute. Even though Sam loves being a part of the CMD team, it was becoming too much (nearly 1.5 hours/day, which we all know is not a very good quality of life). After some team brainstorming and good planning meetings, […]

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During this crazy time of year, I try to stop sometimes and just watch it all happening. The New York production team is making and shipping jewelry at record levels, and it just makes me so proud.  The San Francisco sales team is working with all of our customers to make sure that their holiday […]

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I know how overwhelming it can feel to purchase a piece of jewelry for someone else.  Will they like it?  Does it suit them? Your head might be spinning, but I’m here to help. When shopping for someone else, I recommend thinking about the following: What type of style does she have?  If she leans […]

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I’m a creature of habit and I get SUPER attached to things that I own. I will save all my extra dollars and buy a pair of Dieppa Restrepo or Freda Salvador shoes, then have them resoled over and over again. I also don’t mind if anyone notices that I always have the same pair of […]

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The holidays are here, my friends.  I know…that was quick.  I’m so excited to be popping up around The Bay at some of my favorite partnered shops for a few special CMD Holiday Trunk Shows.  I will personally be at each event, and I’d love the opportunity to show you my work—and get to know […]

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You may have heard the big news, but in case you haven’t: FORTH by CMD has made its official debut! I’m thrilled to share this inspiring collection with you. I drew inspiration from many different places: the four sides of squares and rectangles; towering metropolitan skylines; deliberately angled lines and soft, subtle edges. This collection is […]

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