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.

JCK