Eventful: M2 Design by Mary Margrill
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.
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??
Anita commented:
I am going to calculate my life path number and will contact
her.......Thank you.....
Laurie commented:
MAn oh man, this stuff is gorgeous--wish i would have told my
husband! Next holiday please!
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!!!!
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.
