Personal pick: Carla Reiter jewelry
When I first received an invitation to a launch party for Carla Reiter’s jewelry line, I said, “Carla, who?” But then I went to her Web site, and lo and behold, the jewelry was like nothing I had ever seen: knitted metals and precious and semi-precious stones crafted into airy yet substantial pieces. Yes, a piece of jewelry can be both light and have a bite to it!
Unfortunately, I didn’t get a good look at Carla’s jewelry in person since by the time I arrived at the party, the pieces had been taken off the models and put away. I did get to see the large necklace Carla was wearing that could almost be considered a show piece. It looked very similar to the one above.
I also got a peek at a necklace very similar to the one below, which was less showy and therefore something I could actually see myself wearing:
Carla’s line ranges in price from $400 to $3,600, so me actually wearing something is more theoretical than reality. But that’s OK — part of the fun of fashion is where your imagination takes you anyway. The good news is, for those who can afford it, Carla will work with clients to create customized pieces, so your dream really can become a reality.
