By Katrina Kelly, on October 31st, 2011%
Queen of Sheba, the witty queen is donning the KK Wisdom Wand pendant,
Sheba Earrings with Diamonds & Morganites, and Temple & Spire Golden Bangles.
Queen of Sheba: The Biblical monarch of an ancient kingdom (Saba?) is said to have heard of King Solomon’s wisdom and traveled to meet him with great gifts of gold, jewels, and spices. Once she met him, she tested him with questions, matching his wisdom with her wit.
This powerful woman is remembered for her great wealth, and her beauty is enhanced by the richness of gold and riches and a possible heir.
By Katrina Kelly, on October 31st, 2011%
Queen Nefertiti: The infamous Nefertiti who was most in need of some updated treasures proudly commands respect in my 18k Yellow Gold Vintage Sage Earrings with Gemstones and Textured Temple posts from Katrina’s Frankincense and Myrrh Collection. Photo Image: iconic bust of Nefertiti is part of the Egyptian Museum of Berlin collection, currently on display in the Neues Museum
Queen Nefertiti: Her name means “the beauty has come,” and Queen Nefertiti is still remembered as one of the world’s great beauties and most powerful women. In the elaborate engraved stories depicted on temple walls, she appears almost twice as often as the pharaoh, her husband! Her image set a new standard for feminine beauty, one that was all about graceful lines, colorful pattern, and exotic allure.
By Katrina Kelly, on January 19th, 2011%
The New York Public Library is hosting an extraordinary interfaith exhibit currently; Three Faiths: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. This is a remarkable insight into the history of the Abrahamic faiths and their commonalities. This exhibit was described at a press preview by the NYPL president as the “single most important, beautiful, exquisitely designed exhibit in the modern history of the New York Public Library,” Being showcased are some exceedingly rare and truly divine works; 9th century, large typeface fragment from the famous Iraqi Qur’an from the city of Kufa, a first edition of Martin Luther’s Wittenberg translation of the Bible from 1522, a lavish Amsterdam Megillah from 1686, and a Latin Harkness Gospels from Landévennec, Britanny, circa 900 Common Era. The premise of “Three Faiths” is to show commonalities of the three spiritual traditions. There is an absence of hostility that so often plagues the common persons one-dimensional perspective. Only the common denomination of peace, love and beauty are represented here.
Aesthetically, I am enchanted with the rich look of Calligraphy and words of canonical texts. Spiritually, any time I am entrenched in such profound divine dogmatic doctrines, I become unworldly inspired and enlightened to write, design and seek more knowledge and compassion. Perhaps my true identity is that of a scholar, a sunday driver amateur of sorts, yearning to unlock the universe through the polar opposite domains of science and theology, and my calling is to unveil my findings into golden trinkets. Or perhaps, I am just a jewelry designer that can’t lavish myself in enough golden jewels. Only time will tell the tale-Katrina Kelly
http://exhibitions.nypl.org/threefaiths/
www.katrinakellyjewelry.com
    
By Katrina Kelly, on October 12th, 2010%
     I am addicted to The Jane Hotel, especially Cafe Gitane in the Jane, and it’s Avocado, Lemon Juice, Olive Oil, Chili Flakes on Seven Grain Toast and Dukkah. Since first introduced to the cafe, I have been back every week. Katrina Kelly’s Cafe Inspiration
http://www.thejanenyc.com/
WEST VILLAGE
NYC
By Katrina Kelly, on July 23rd, 2010%
I strolled through the newly renovated Limelight Marketplace yesterday. This venue has a historic and prolific 163-year-old history. It was once a historic church, then a notorious nightclub. Most recently it was renovated to a three-story labyrinth-like maze of luxury shops keeping some of its original and important architecture integrities; exposed brick and stained glass rose windows. And in the aftermath, threw in some new, fierce and unapologetic DECO and Glam Glam. Today you will find an array of shops inside; Petrossian caviar; olive oils at Carter & Cavero; and Jezalin’s, a fancy-food shop stocked with breads, charcuterie, cheeses and condiments, Whisk, a cookware shop based in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, MarieBelle chocolates; Mari’s New York brownies; Butterfly Bakeshop; Cupcake Stop; the Little Candy Cake Company; the bakery Wanna Hava Cookie; Baci Gelato; Miss Tea, for teas and accessories; and Jala frozen yogurt. My favorite nook was the top floor MarieBelle tearoom-nice view. And the talk of the town is that Grimaldi’s pizzeria will take on space there. By: Katrina Kelly
By Katrina Kelly, on September 12th, 2009%
What is more uplifting and enriching than a work/play trip? Not much really… An opportunity to see friends and put my jewelry in a new store presented itself at the most opportune time. Katrina Kelly Jewelry was delighted to pick up a new store in Zurich, Switzerland and even more thrilled to get to visit it in person. Coincidentally, I have friends living in the area so it made the trip even more welcoming and enticing. After visiting the jewelry store in Zurich, I went to Geneva to stay at one of my best friend’s home, which is fittingly surrounded by glorious lush vineyards. Walks in these vineyards were quite celestial. She made the most delicious fondue-thank you! I trekked to CERN to try and unlock the key to the universe, without prevail-yet anyway. Then, Paris for cafes, fashion, to see another friend and attend a jewellery/accessories show. I was ridiculously overwhelmed at all the brilliant, well made and lavish designs that I saw this season; costume jewelry, fashion jewelry, fine jewelry, accessories, lace, lingerie, shoes, clothes… I am intensely inspired, rejuvenated and so anxious to design more collections! Katrina Kelly
By Katrina Kelly, on June 25th, 2009%
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New York City Diamond District International Gem Tower: Katrina Kelly
By Katrina Kelly, on January 7th, 2009%
> I had dinner in the Upper West Side this evening and stared hypnotically at The Dorilton on 71st and Broadway. It is an apartment building now but might soon be my corporate Katrina Kelly Jewelry Headquarters. I relish this building! It is sort of an amplified abundance of French architectural details. Every time I see this wondrous masterpiece it beckons some sort of ahhhh feeling in my soul. It boasts and blusters “HELLO” to me. It is somewhat haunting, imposing, alluring, inspirational and magical.
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Proceeds of KK LIFE Charm benefit Step Up Women’s Network
7 Layers of Love® Collection by Katrina Kelly
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