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We’re busy preparing to head back to West Coast Craft again this November, and we could not be more excited. West Coast Craft is a juried exhibition of artist and designer craftspeople inspired by the mood and aesthetics of the West Coast lifestyle. This event features 250+ of the best contemporary artist and designer craftspeople exhibiting […]

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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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This is a question I get a LOT, and there isn’t really a one-size (or shape)-fits-all answer. Lots of my customers mix shapes and sizes when they’re at the ring bar, and it totally works for them. Your jewelry style and pairings should be an extension of your own style. If you’re a person who […]

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West Coast Craft features 275+ of the best contemporary artist and designer craftspeople exhibiting handmade and manufactured products influenced by the cultural and natural histories of the West Coast. Summer 2018 West Coast Craft is June 9-10, 10am-6pm at the Festival Pavilion of Fort Mason Center on the San Francisco waterfront. Attendance is always free […]

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Living near the ocean has been a familiar theme throughout my life. Growing up on the east coast I was at the beach constantly. Vivid memories of the sand beneath my toes and crashing waves still make me beam. After spending time inland years later, I made my way to the Pacific. Nowadays I spend my work […]

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We’re officially in Los Angeles and preparing our booth (#2433) at Dwell on Design. If you’re in the LA area, stop by this weekend and say hello! Dwell is one of our very favorite events, and we’re forever inspired by the other designers and manufacturers we meet each year. Taking place in the LA Convention […]

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New York, New York — we’re coming back for more. Though CMD is a proud San Francisco operation, we can never have too much time in the Big Apple. This week we’re headed back to the east coast for one of our absolute favorite events, NY NOW. Year after year we kick off our Indian […]

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Though CMD is a San Franciscan operation through and through, we’ve never been shy about the path that led us to our happy home nestled beneath the Golden Gate Bridge. We’ve talked about our journeys through New Jersey and Virginia Tech, but long before we landed on the East Coast our humble beginnings started in […]

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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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Colleen Mauer Designs Studio and Shop 1406B Valencia Street (cross is 25th) May 7, 10am – 6pm May 8, 10am – 7pm May 9, 10am – 7pm May 10, 10am – 4pm It’s almost time for SFMade Week, one of CMD’s very favorite local events. This celebration of SF manufacturers is the perfect opportunity to […]

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Here at CMD we are proud to relish in community. Much like my time, my heart is divided between two neighborhoods: the sunny mission, where the studio is located; and the beachside outer sunset, where I unwind at home. Both spots in this sweet city encourage artistry and originality, and I have a few neighborhood […]

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