Style Find: KEP Designs Necklaces for the Bride and Bridesmaids
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It’s not every day that you come across beautiful and fun bridal jewelry. But that’s exactly what they do at KEP Designs, started by Kelly Pillman in 2004. Her necklaces, bracelets, and earrings have a distinctly preppy flair, and are the perfect compliment for a bride having a beach wedding in Nantucket or a garden party in the Hamptons. She’s known for multi-layered strands of pearls, using colorful semiprecious stones, and incorporating coral and turquoise into her creations. Kelly also designs her own unique clasps using 18K gold, diamonds, sterling sliver and vermeil in whimsical shapes like starfish and flowers. Depending on which clasp you choose, it can add a splash of color incorporating a shade you’ve chosen for your wedding.
The necklaces are designed with layering in mind, like the ones featured in this photo. I absolutely love the combination of the 18K gold and diamond strawberry clasp with a multiple stand coin pear necklace…wouldn’t this be just perfect for an outdoor wedding surrounded by rolling hills? I think so!
Kelly and her team are experts at customization. If you have an idea in mind, they will make it happen for you by sourcing the perfect pieces to create the look. And once you’ve chosen the perfect jewels for you, they will help you design pieces for your bridesmaids. Now that’s a bridesmaids gift they will love to receive!
For a list of stores that sell KEP Designs please refer to their website www.kepdesigns.com
Their flagship boutique is located at 157 East 71st Street, New York City; 212.288.5314
Enjoy!
Best,
Julie
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