Loren Hope's Designer On The 7 Jewelry Pieces Every Woman Should Own

"I married my husband right out of art school We moved to the UK with the US Air Force, and I needed a creative outlet I started making jewelry at my dining room table with my tools from my metal smithing classes.

I became addicted and had a lightbulb moment that if I could sell my designs, I could be creative while also making an income." That's when Loren Hope was born "The Loren Hope aesthetic is unapologetically feminine, while being balanced out with more masculine components to make it fierce," Barham says "Something emerald-whether faux or not-because it's a color that looks gorgeous on everyone" Loren Hope Abba Earrings in Emerald, $78, lorenhopecom.

"A statement pendant necklace for dressing up a basic blouse or kaftan." Loren Hope Quinn Pendant Necklace, $278, lorenhope.com "A bold cuff, because cocktail hour commands it." Loren Hope Tori Cuff in Gold, $148, lorenhope.com "A pair of statement earrings-they put you in a good mood" Loren Hope Marissa Earrings in Multi, $98, lorenhopecom.

"Diamond studs or a diamond pendant-real or not!" Loren Hope Jamie Studs in Silver Crystal, $48, lorenhope.com. . Source