Last Thursday afternoon, I conducted my first ever Twitter chat with Designer to Watch, Harvinder Kaur Keila of Kaura Jewels. At first I was nervous! Will anyone participate? Will they ask interesting questions? Will my computer crash? Thankfully, those nerves were quickly put to rest, and I want to thank all who participated. It was such a fun time. If you missed it, below is are some highlights, including questions from myself and from the audience. It’s such a thrill to learn more about this jewelry designer who I am certain is meant to play a part in your stores and our collective jewelry boxes. If you haven’t read my profile on Harvinder, do that here.
It’s time! Welcome to our very first live Q&A with #DesignertoWatch @kaurajewels! Questions of your own? Use the hashtag #JCKDesignerChat
— Brittany Siminitz (@JCKmarketplace) October 9, 2014
If you haven’t checked out my profile on @kaurajewels, here: http://t.co/4WJkCYh3mB Let’s jump in! #JCKDesignerChat pic.twitter.com/yAm9zqPngI
— Brittany Siminitz (@JCKmarketplace) October 9, 2014
Hey there, @kaurajewels! Thanks for joining me today! Your #jewels are incredible. Shall we begin? #JCKDesignerChat pic.twitter.com/jeSGnw07yt
— Brittany Siminitz (@JCKmarketplace) October 9, 2014
Q1. @kaurajewels of your 4 collections—Protection, Strength, Balance, Clarity—which is your favorite and why? #JCKDesignerChat
A1. That’s like asking a parent to choose their favourite child! #impossible #JCKDesignerChat
— KAURA JEWELS (@kaurajewels) October 9, 2014
@kaurajewels Ha! Fair answer! I personally love Protection, like this cuff! #JCKDesignerChat pic.twitter.com/AfxAyQ5sNs
— Brittany Siminitz (@JCKmarketplace) October 9, 2014
Today’s #JCKDesignerChat has me reminiscing about the time I met these @kaurajewels beauties in person. #jewelry pic.twitter.com/ieI46h1glC
— Becky Cole (@DiamondsintheLi) October 9, 2014
Q2. @kaurajewels what valuable piece(s) of advice would you give to aspiring jewelry designers? #JCKDesignerChat
— Brittany Siminitz (@JCKmarketplace) October 9, 2014
A2 Learn, read about, connect with and get advice from “Jewelry People” through social media. Push past your comfort zone! #JCKDesignerChat
— KAURA JEWELS (@kaurajewels) October 9, 2014
@kaurajewels I remember you emailed to thank me after I featured a piece of yours on my blog and it made you stand out. #JCKDesignerChat
— Becky Cole (@DiamondsintheLi) October 9, 2014
@DiamondsintheLi ! Yes! I try to read and learn from bloggers like yourself, everyday. Thank you!
— KAURA JEWELS (@kaurajewels) October 9, 2014
Q3. @kaurajewels 3 words to describe your design aesthetic. Go. #JCKDesignerChat
— Brittany Siminitz (@JCKmarketplace) October 9, 2014
@JCKmarketplace A3 Worldly. Unexpected. Sincere. #JCKDesignerChat
— KAURA JEWELS (@kaurajewels) October 9, 2014
Q4. @kaurajewels If you could design a piece of #jewelry for one person in the whole world, who would it be? #JCKDesignerChat
— Brittany Siminitz (@JCKmarketplace) October 9, 2014
A4 I would love to design a piece for @Pharrell Williams, who embodies the intersection of #fashion #music & #art. #JCKDesignerChat
— KAURA JEWELS (@kaurajewels) October 9, 2014
@kaurajewels I could totally see you two collaborating! Maybe a brooch for his giant hat 😉 #JCKDesignerChat
— Brittany Siminitz (@JCKmarketplace) October 9, 2014
@JCKmarketplace yes! And a piece for @NatalieMassenet, the trailblazing founder of luxury e-trailer @NETAPORTER!!
— KAURA JEWELS (@kaurajewels) October 9, 2014
Q5. @kaurajewels I heard @debramessing is also a fan of your #jewelry. Any other celebrity admirers? #JCKDesignerChat
— Brittany Siminitz (@JCKmarketplace) October 9, 2014
A5 Yes!The brainy and beautiful @kalihawk from the 2011 hit comedy #Bridesmaids loves our double-ring from the Balance Col. #JCKDesignerChat
— KAURA JEWELS (@kaurajewels) October 9, 2014
.@kaurajewels what’s your fave type of jewelry to wear? #JCKDesignerChat @JCKmarketplace
— Jackie Roy (@roy_jackie) October 9, 2014
@roy_jackie @JCKmarketplace – I love statements cuffs. One piece, no fuss!
— KAURA JEWELS (@kaurajewels) October 9, 2014
@roy_jackie @JCKmarketplace def @toddreedjewelry cuffs and the white toned cuffs by #VictorVelyan
— KAURA JEWELS (@kaurajewels) October 9, 2014
@roy_jackie – I want to mention @moritzglik designs. I started reading about his journey years ago. Awesome cuffs! Need to colab!
— KAURA JEWELS (@kaurajewels) October 9, 2014
If u do I want one! MT @kaurajewels want to mention @moritzglik read abt his journey yrs ago. Awesome cuffs! Need to colab! #JCKDesignerChat
— Jackie Roy (@roy_jackie) October 9, 2014
Q6. @kaurajewels what are your favorite #gemstones, both personally and to work with? #JCKDesignerChat
— Brittany Siminitz (@JCKmarketplace) October 9, 2014
A6 I love marquis, pear-shaped and baguette cut #gemstones. My two favourite are champagne coloured diamonds and emeralds #JCKDesignerChat
— KAURA JEWELS (@kaurajewels) October 9, 2014
@kaurajewels Yum. Such a good answer! All stones with serious personality. #JCKDesignerChat
— Becky Cole (@DiamondsintheLi) October 9, 2014
@JCKmarketplace @kaurajewels Hi! Ur designs elevate empower do you choose your metals & gems thats reflect those meanings #JCKDesignerChat
— Adriana Cesar (@adrianacesar) October 9, 2014
@adrianacesar yes! I choose precious metals and stones to reflect strength and purity,
— KAURA JEWELS (@kaurajewels) October 9, 2014
Hi @kaurajewels! Tell us about your media diet – what jewelry blogs/Instagram accts/Twitter feeds are must-reads? #JCKDesignerChat
— JCK Magazine (@JCKMagazine) October 9, 2014
@JCKMagazine omg, tons to read out there! Love reports from @idazzle, and I follow over 700 accounts on my insta feed… It grows everyday.
— KAURA JEWELS (@kaurajewels) October 9, 2014
@kaurajewels @JCKMagazine #JCKDesignerChat Wow, I am so honored! Thanks for reading, I LOVE your engagement on #socialmedia! #yougetit
— idazzle (@idazzle) October 9, 2014
Q7. @kaurajewels are your designs a reflection of your personal style? Who do you design for? #JCKDesignerChat
— Brittany Siminitz (@JCKmarketplace) October 9, 2014
A7My designs are a reflection of my mindset,and I design for women and men seeking peace of mind in all areas of their life #JCKDesignerChat
— KAURA JEWELS (@kaurajewels) October 9, 2014
@kaurajewels @JCKmarketplace Always great to hear where designers draw their inspiration from #JCKDesignerChat
— Zoolri (@zoolri) October 9, 2014
@kaurajewels Can you tell us about the inspiration for your beautiful logo?#JCKDesignerChat
— JCK Magazine (@JCKMagazine) October 9, 2014
Yes love it! So intricate + delicate MT @JCKMagazine @kaurajewels tell us about the inspiration for your beautiful logo?#JCKDesignerChat
— Jackie Roy (@roy_jackie) October 9, 2014
@JCKMagazine , I pulled, re-arranged, re-formed, expanded on and added images I love from my book “Traditional Jewelry of India”.
— KAURA JEWELS (@kaurajewels) October 9, 2014
Q8. @kaurajewels who are your favorite jewelry designers? #JCKDesignerChat
— Brittany Siminitz (@JCKmarketplace) October 9, 2014
A8 @GaiaRepossi for @RepossiOfficial, Aldo Cipullo for @Cartier, @DelfDelettrez, @Margiela fine jewelry, @House_of_Waris. #JCKDesignerChat
— KAURA JEWELS (@kaurajewels) October 9, 2014
@kaurajewels Do you think about price points when you design? #JCKDesignerChat
— Cheryl Kremkow (@kremkow) October 9, 2014
@kremkow , I did not for this debut collection, as it was design, start making, learn, learn and learn
— KAURA JEWELS (@kaurajewels) October 9, 2014
@kaurajewels @JCKmarketplace @JCKMagazine What’s the biggest challenge starting out as a #jewelry #designer? Reward?#JCKDesignerChat
— idazzle (@idazzle) October 9, 2014
@idazzle @JCKmarketplace @JCKMagazine . Staying focused gets challenging when starting out. We wear many hats. Write down goals and GO!
— KAURA JEWELS (@kaurajewels) October 9, 2014
What is next for @kaurajewels? Anything special you’re working on you can tell us about? #JCKDesignerChat
— Brittany Siminitz (@JCKmarketplace) October 9, 2014
As of Tuesday, we are being featured alongside other talented #jewelry designers at #FlashGallery in Pacific Palisades. #JCKDesignerChat
— KAURA JEWELS (@kaurajewels) October 9, 2014
OK, wrapping up! Last Q: To celebrate how fun this #JCKDesignerChat was, what is your favorite cocktail that I can ‘cheers to you’ with?
— Brittany Siminitz (@JCKmarketplace) October 9, 2014
A classic mojito muddled just right! My favorite spot would have to be at @moonshadowspch in Malibu, right by the ocean #JCKDesignerChat
— KAURA JEWELS (@kaurajewels) October 9, 2014
.@kaurajewels Malibu, eh? Be there as soon as I can – and mojitos, it is! #JCKDesignerChat
— Brittany Siminitz (@JCKmarketplace) October 9, 2014
That hour flew by! Thanks so much to all who participated + a very special thank you to our #DesignertoWatch, @kaurajewels! #JCKDesignerChat
— Brittany Siminitz (@JCKmarketplace) October 9, 2014
Yes! RT @ZhuliaJewels: That was great!!! @kaurajewels @JCKmarketplace #JCKDesignerChat
— idazzle (@idazzle) October 9, 2014
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