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Everything is a little more beautiful when it’s made with heart and made by hand. This applies to a lot of things: A good meal, a handmade card, and CMD jewelry, too. A big percentage of jewelry made today is mass produced. Larger jewelry manufacturers create hundreds of the same exact design with molds and […]

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Over the last several years, we’ve seen a really big shift in how people are shopping – especially here in San Francisco. The city is growing, and the Bay Area’s tech boom is impacting a lot of businesses. While the city’s economy is absolutely thriving, many longtime San Francisco residents, small businesses, stores and restaurants […]

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When I first started CMD, I remember never wanting to own an actual brick and mortar as I thought it would be too much of a commitment. But then, this place just literally fell into my lap. To be honest, owning this space definitely has its ups and downs… keeping it maintained, cleaned, stocked and […]

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The Colleen Mauer Designs Sales Manager is the organized and authentic representative that ensures our business is being seen and loved in the world. They are an expert at building excitement in and relationships with current and new wholesale partner businesses and potential partner businesses, from our sophisticated museum buyers to our everyday, brilliant customers. […]

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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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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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WINE WALK + TRUNK SHOW I hope you can join us for the 1st Annual Valencia Street Wine Walk this Thursday, September 28 from 4-8pm. I am so excited to come together with other Valencia merchants for a really special evening celebrating our incredible Valencia Street community. Swing by our shop and receive a 15% discount on […]

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Summer months in New York mean something a little different than they do in San Francisco. Mainly, they mean lots and lots o’ sunshine (in The Bay we have to wait for the fall to roll around before the warm months finally descend upon us). Having grown up on the east coast, a balmy summer […]

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I love sharing my jewelry process with all of you. Designing is my passion, and from early concepts of a new collection to the final pieces coming off the production line, each CMD piece is a labor of love. For the recent collection, FORTH by CMD, I took a trip to New York and began […]

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