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Olivia B is the contemporary and feminine jewelry portfolio of designer Shari Cuartero. Founded in 2016 and named after her greatest inspiration, her daughter, the collection features 14k jewelry defined by vibrant colored gemstones. Shari paired her training from FIT Jewelry Design with her fine jewelry manufacturing experience to create a cohesive collection that remains clean and minimalistic, allowing the gemstones to take center stage. With a style that is both sophisticated and classic, Olivia B is accessible luxury jewelry that can be worn day or night.
JA New York: My style muse is….
Shari Cuartero: My daughter, Olivia Briggs. I named my company after her.
JA New York: The difference between style and trend is…
SC: Trend is what is now. It is ever changing. Style is an approach or way of doing something. Style transcends trend.
JA New York: In five words, how would you define your design aesthetic?
SC: Clean; classic; modern; elegant; feminine
JA New York: What are your top 5 studio essentials?
SC: My imagination, 10x magnifying light, MM gauge, pencil, paper, eraser and photoshop.
JA New York: I’m always inspired by….?
SC: As much as I am inspired by nature and its incredible beauty, I am equally inspired by the city; the intense energy of its inhabitants as well as the incredible architecture, its darkness as well as its light.
JA New York: What is your favorite piece that you’ve ever designed?
SC: Back in the late 90’s, I entered the WJA DIVA Competition. The theme for that year was “Women at Work.” I designed a bracelet of 7 different types of 3 dimensional shoes linked together in a bracelet. I still have one.
JA New York: In thinking about exhibiting in the New Designer Gallery, what are you most excited about? What are you most nervous about?
SC: I don’t feel nervous, I feel excited and am looking forward to meeting new people and showing my line.