Author Archives: randi

Aquamarine pendant

Posted on March 10, 2012 by randi

Since I opened Brando, I’ve had some really interesting things happening in my work… My sales reports tell me that my customers are coming in to purchase my work, Uncommon Threads.   It feels so validating to have an audience. I … Continue reading →

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Art for the Artist

Posted on June 15, 2011 by randi

Father’s Day is coming up, and like many fathers, my dad needs nothing (other than more jewelry from my men’s collection – cuff links are his favorite). I think gifting, however, shouldn’t really be about someone’s needs. Rather, I believe … Continue reading →

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Thank you New York Gift!

Posted on December 18, 2010 by randi

Any designer knows the value of free publicity.  Yesterday I opened my email to find this e-newlsetter from the New York International Gift Fair- whoo-hoo! Several weeks ago someone from New York Gift emailed asking for content.  I thought my … Continue reading →

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Spot some color!

Posted on November 9, 2010 by randi

Hammered oval Necklace with Amazonite, Coral and Pearl Well, after a few months of studying for my Graduate Gemology degree via GIA online course, I thought my new pieces would show a lot of tightly-set stones, rounds and traditional cuts … Continue reading →

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New Men’s Collection

Posted on November 4, 2010 by randi

After years of requests, especially from my wonderful friend, David Brody, educator and author in the field of design, I am finally introducing a collection of jewelry pieces for men! Hurrah! Fanfare, drum roll, etc. DB with new Link Bracelet! … Continue reading →

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Trunk Show at Poppy, Columbia, MO this weekend!

Posted on October 6, 2010 by randi

Uncommon Threads’ 18K Forged Flower group; also availabe in Silver. Just a quick post to let everyone know that I’ll be appearing at Poppy, Columbia, MO, this weekend Friday, October 7 and Saturday, October 8. I will present my work … Continue reading →

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Saint Louis Art Fair 2010

Posted on September 9, 2010 by randi

Wow, what a lucky girl am I?! Not only have I been accepted into one of the most prestigious art fairs in the country, the Saint Louis Art Fair, in my ol’ hometown, but I have been gifted with some of … Continue reading →

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The Abundance

Posted on August 25, 2010 by randi

Whew! We at the Baltimore Summer Buyer’s Market of American Crafts have just performed the AbunDance in the aisle. The AbunDance was introduced to me by my good and incredibly talented friend, Lauren Cohn, actor extraordinaire. For her, it wasn’t really … Continue reading →

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Chicago Gift: What a Girl Wants, day 2

Posted on July 25, 2010 by randi

Here’s a real quick entry: I’m here at the Chicago Market: Living and Giving. I’m in the section, “What a Girl Wants,” instead of the handmade section, ‘cause I’d like to attract more boutique and gift stores. Sadly, I’ve seen … Continue reading →

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Custom Wedding bands

Posted on May 18, 2010 by randi

Wow! I have had so many inquiries lately about custom wedding bands. The bells must be ringing! I can help with the traditional stuff, but I really like to go a little further. Here is a pair I did recently: … Continue reading →

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