Yesterday I went to view designer Sandra Muller’s collection of jewelry. We had met through a mutual stylist friend and, as it goes, ended up in the six degrees of separation game. I remember Sandra's jewel box of a store just off Beverly Blvd, here in Los Angeles at a time when Beverly was just sprouting with burgeoning talent. She now sells privately to clients across the globe, as well as through select boutiques, among them the notable Church, an edgy boutique here in Los Angeles.
Although I am not one to put people in a box, I can best describe her collection as unique, organic and somewhat mystical. The designer’s soulful take on life can be felt in her work. I was particularly drawn to her amethyst and ametrine stones strung on an Indian gold thread dating from c.1850! She has given some of this thread to LACMA where it resides in the textile library. How fabulous to be able to wear a precious piece of history. Get it while you can! As one long strand, it can morph from necklace, to bracelet, to my favorite interpretation: hair adornment. Paired with a flowing seventies dress for Summer, it is the crowning touch on boho luxe.
The Chilean born Muller uses stones which are both exotic and symbolic. Below are her Nectar of Life earrings, which are made from Trapiche natural Columbian Emeralds, yellow and white diamonds… stunning.
These were shown alongside some of her other works in the Forbes Museum Galleries in 2008.
Below are a few more of my favorites, amongst them a must have cocktail ring!
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| Citrine and gold flower ring |
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| Stackable gold bands |
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| Smokey Quartz on Indian Gold thread c.1850 |
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