STORIES THAT INSPIRED THE DESIGNS
My design process always begins with a story. It’s important to understand the woman each piece celebrates; the pieces of her life that she was willing to share. In return, I design a piece of jewelry in her honor. These are their stories.
The Patricia
A Ring to Celebrate Unbreakable Bonds Hallie dreamed of designing a ring for her mom and best friend, Patricia. She envisioned two rings— worn separately or together, symbolizing their unbreakable bond. Meet Patricia Patricia started her family when she reconnected...
The Brenna
Meet Brenna, the inspiration behind this custom designed open seedling ring. Brenna approached me with a heartfelt request for a custom ring to celebrate her long-awaited pregnancy. She and her husband endured a challenging journey through infertility, marked by...
The Pia
When I launched Sister Sister, my first collection of rings was a tribute to some of my sister Ellen’s closest friends and loved ones. Over the years, I've deepened my storytelling, sharing the inspirations behind each design more fully. This year, I'm revisiting...
The Danielle
The Danielle is a 14k gold key shell charm, crafted in collaboration with Gem Gossip. This unique piece combines two motifs that hold deep meaning in Danielle's life, from cherished memories of her grandmother to treasured moments at the beach with her sisters. We...
The Jude
Meet Jude, the inspiration behind the Sister Sister x Jude Maboné, Miss District of Columbia Collaboration Jude is a six-time heart attack survivor. As a student-athlete, she experienced her first attack during a six-mile run at only 16 years old. She then suffered...
The Kay
Meet Kay, the inspiration behind the custom designed sand dollar ring Kay's daughters set out to design a ring that encapsulated her story as seen through their eyes. They chose a sand dollar to represent her fondest memories of family vacations at the beach. While...
The Virginia
The origin story of The Virginia opal ring Before I tell you about Virginia who inspired this ring, I’d like to share a story about her children – Ginger, Rob, and Rosie. When Virginia passed, she left her youngest daughter Rosie an opal ring with a diamond halo. This...
The Lola
Honoring our connections across generations Lola's story starts where all of ours does - with her mother, Caitlin. Caitlin is a lover of travel and long time expat, who has spent the last 13 years living in New Zealand, Italy, France and Switzerland. Her endless...
The Mandy
Friendships as warm as summer We all have that friend who reminds us of summer. She's the one that we can't wait to be around and lifts our spirits; forever welcoming and ready to pick up just where you left off. It doesn't matter the distance or the time, she's...