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Toni Rumore

Eventful: M2 Design by Mary Margrill
February 15, 2008

I popped into Bloomingdale's yesterday to run a quick errand, but before I could get in and out in the 10 minutes I had allotted myself, I spied an open jewelry arrangement that I couldn't pass by. Mary Margrill, of M² (M² is pronounced em squared), was in-store to meet customers and talk about her line. She was a pleasure, and I could feel the purpose and cohesiveness of her design.

Jewelry designer Mary Margrill, of M², at Bloomingdale's

Margrill's pieces are spiritual and meaningful. New on display were M²'s tokens, small chunky circles with central cutouts and inscriptions on the sides. Although she usually works in gold, Margrill now is exploring mixing diamonds with sterling silver.

Tokens of affection, from M²

M² also offers personal pendants based on your "life path" number. I'm a "1"—on a path of beginnings, independence, and leadership; my mantra is "I am ready and able." (To find your number, add up all the digits of your birthday until you reach a single digit, ex., 02/15/2008 = 2 + 1 + 5 + 2 + 8 = 18; 1 + 8 = 9. To find your mantra, click here.) Customers create delicate necklaces with their number and a tag inscribed with their mantra.

M² Valentine's Day display, at Bloomingdale's

Margrill picked Valentine's Day to mingle with her customer base, and really, who better to walk you through such a thoughtful purchase than the designer herself?

Explore more of Margrill's design aesthetic at the M² Web site, and keep your eyes open for her new collection based on goddesses.

Posted by Toni Rumore on February 15, 2008 | Comments (5)

Industries: Fashion Trends, Jewelry Retail News

February 15, 2008
In response to: Eventful: M2 Design by Mary Margrill
Mall Jewelry Boy commented:

I think the "tokens of affection" are rather charming. Granted, they probably would have been even more on-trend in the heyday of the circle pendant, but I like the pave diamond coin sort of look she has there. The "secret code" number is kind of cool too. If she markets really well, especially in women's fashion and lifestyle magazines (national ads from Bloomingdales/Finlay won't hurt), she stands a good chance of growing her business successfully.

February 15, 2008
In response to: Eventful: M2 Design by Mary Margrill
The "Don" commented:

As usual, Mary has come up with designs that are not only unusual, but Beautiful and have Special Meaning. Keep those positive vibes coming!!!!

February 15, 2008
In response to: Eventful: M2 Design by Mary Margrill
Laurie commented:

MAn oh man, this stuff is gorgeous--wish i would have told my husband! Next holiday please!

February 18, 2008
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Anita commented:

I am going to calculate my life path number and will contact her.......Thank you.....

February 22, 2008
In response to: Eventful: M2 Design by Mary Margrill
Hedda Schupak commented:

Interesting! I always thought I was a 6 in numerology (at least, I am according to Elle magazine's formula) which stands for balance, focus, responsibility, and nurtuing. Ok, that's me. But here I seem to be a 5, which is change, versatility, seeing new possibilities. I'll take that too! In any case, great blog, great observation, and why on earth were you thinking that you could get out of Bloomie's in 10 minutes??