Cmd Showroom

Some things are just made to go together, and around the CMD studio black and gold metals are two of them. With an overwhelmingly positive response to the launch of our B&G pieces, we’ve steadily expanded (what started as) the mini collection into a core part of our line. A recent addition is our cinq […]

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The other night, after a 10+ hour work day, I went home and sifted through a box of jewelry created shortly after Colleen Mauer Designs launched in 2005. I came across delicately strung beads and the beginning stages of my now signature wire-wrapped designs; beautiful relics of my personal and professional growth. Each year that […]

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Please join us on Thursday, September 24th from 5pm – 8pm  It blows my mind (and swells my heart) to think it’s been a full decade since I began creating jewelry in Hayes Valley apartment. When I started my little company I had no idea what the future would hold, and after ten years of […]

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The word ritual means, among other things, “a series of actions or type of behavior regularly and invariably followed by someone.” While several rituals run deep around the CMD Studio (Friday night wine sessions, for example) nothing is more dependable and anticipated then our at-home morning coffee. As someone who likes a strong kick to […]

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Close your eyes and imagine a whimsical, special place. What are you thinking? A childhood dream come to life? A sacred spot you discovered as an adult? A completely unique place that’s all your own? San Francisco has always been a place where dreams come true. SF is woven into everything CMD creates, and insistent […]

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We’re beyond proud that each and every CMD piece is handmade in San Francisco, and we know all the love poured into our jewelry shines just as brightly as the sparkling finishes themselves. Though nothing makes us happier then adorning fingers (and wrists, and necks, and ears…) with pretty things, our own working hands often […]

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It’s no secret Dwell on Design is a major CMD happy place. In a spot among our people, seeing familiar faces (and meeting new ones) in the Dwell showroom always feels like coming home. This year’s show in LA was no exception, and we had inspiring, impactful (often hilarious) conversations with architects and designers of […]

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One of CMD’s favorite events of the year Dwell on Design LA is happening this weekend, May 29-31. This prestigious design show is curated by the editors of Dwell Magazine and features 400+ designers and manufacturers from all over the country. CMD is honored to participate in this show, and every year we find innovative designers that […]

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<Photo by Sarah Deragon of Portraits To The People> The CMD studio is always buzzing away, and we’re constantly on the hunt for artisanal goodies to assist our work.  We relish other American manufacturers and love supporting them, because crafting a beautiful product doesn’t come easy (but is definitely worth it). Our current obsession? Artifact Bag […]

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CMD is proud to be an equal opportunist business, and we’re ready to give the men in our life some jewelry love. Though our bangles and draped necklaces often end up on ladies, we’ve got some seriously stylish rings stacked upon the fingers of exceptional men. Speaking of stacks: our male clients love them! The […]

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Photo by Andrea Lo Every step of the CMD journey has been immensely rewarding, but there are certain milestones that make our heart sing oh-so proudly. Setting up our made-with-love jewelry in the breathtaking SFMOMA ranks right up there with our proudest moments. Beyond being one of the most renowned places of modern design in […]

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We love nothing more than staple, can’t-live-without-it jewelry. Donning our fave pieces daily (layered together, of course) is simply the core of CMD. Alas, over time, our sparklers get less sparkly—as all metals tend to do. Never fear, dear readers! We have the perfect, au naturale solution to DIY jewelry cleaning. Read on for our […]

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