L. Klein designer, Lauren Klein, perfectly combines a bold, contemporary aesthetic, with old-world Italian craftsmanship and traditions. Impeccable attention to detail is evident throughout her prolific collections, all of which are hand-crafted in Italy. Sophisticated and timeless, L. Klein jewelry is intended to be passed down through generations, and worn day and evening, seamlessly transitioning from work to play.
In asking Lauren a few questions to try to get some insight into her inspiration and her design philosophy, we discovered that passion and positivity run through all touch points of her brand!
JA New York: Always…
Lauren Klein: Have a positive attitude and persist!
JA New York: Never….
LK: Give up if you love what you do!
JA New York: The first piece of jewelry I fell in love with was…
LK: Gold and crystal earrings my husband bought for me in Sorrento, Italy on the first anniversary of our dating. These earring inspired me to create the Prisma gold and crystal collection.
JA New York: The first piece of jewelry I designed was…
LK: My Fiore Link Necklace. I wanted a sophisticated piece that I could wear as easily with a tee shirt and jeans as I could with evening wear.
JA new York: My favorite piece of jewelry I’ve designed so far (and why!) is…
LK: The My Time pendant is my new favorite piece. I love the combination of the satin finish with the highly polished gold accents and vibrant diamonds, but most of all I love that you can set it to any time that is meaningful to you!
JA New York: The difference between style and trend is…
LK: Style is a personal reflection of who you are and what you like to wear, trend is what everyone likes to wear.
JA New York: If I could describe my design aesthetic in 5 words they would be…
LK: Modern design for sophisticated women.
JA New York: I’m always inspired by…
LK: The Italian passion for life and the arts. L. Klein jewelry is handmade by the finest Italian artisans using centuries-old skills.