Who was the first woman whose style you admired? For many of us, it was our mother, wasn’t it?
Once, we watched her get dressed, fascinated by the contents of her jewelry box. We probably tried on her favorite accessories when she wasn’t looking. She was our first introduction to fashion, and quite possibly our first trendsetter. Of course, growing up means discovering what we like for ourselves as our inner worlds expand. We might inherit our mother’s fondness for pearls, yet eventually discover that our tastes have grown different.
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Jewelry designer Kristine Dee carries this sentiment into her latest collection, The Woman Within, which pays tribute to her mother and celebrates the various expressions of womanhood through three chapters: Modern Heirloom, Quiet Strength, and Playful Femininity. Within these chapters, individual designs lend themselves to distinct personalities, and it’s fun to imagine the women who might take a particular liking to them.
You probably know a woman who would love each of them. You might even recognize yourself.
Colorful Gemstones for the Woman Who Follows Her Intuition
Pink today, green tomorrow. She might have planned an entirely different outfit the night before, but morning arrives and suddenly she’s in the mood for another direction. Choosing what to wear can take her forever, especially when every color in her jewelry box seems appealing. She’s wonderfully unpredictable that way.
Organic Shapes for the Woman Who Embraces Her Quirks
Try telling her there’s only one proper way to wear something. She’ll probably listen politely before going ahead with what she had in mind anyway. Her wardrobe has its charming irregularities, and sculptural jewelry with unusual curves fits right in. Yes, she can be terribly stubborn, but she’s also the friend who accepts your quirks as readily as her own. You never have to pretend to be anyone else around her.
Turquoise Beads for the Woman Who Keeps Memories Close
There’s a turquoise necklace she would adore, especially if it reminds her of a piece she discovered in a vintageVintageClothing and accessories that are at least 20 years old and represent the style of a particular era, valued for their quality and uniqueness. Vintage shopping supports sustainable fashion, andGo to Vintage Glossary shop or during a memorable holiday. She has a weakness for keepsakes and isn’t really good at parting with them. Ask about an old accessory, and she’ll recall the person who gave it to her and the day as though it happened yesterday. She remembers those details about you, too. Even the ones you’ve forgotten yourself.
Statement Jewelry for the Woman Who Makes Every Day Special
And finally, we have the woman who wears her good jewelry to lunch because she sees no reason to save it for dinner. Her wardrobe has room for extravagant pieces, and she knows that a fabulous necklace looks just as good with jeans as it does with an evening dress. She’s expressive in that way, and you love her all the more for it.
Kristine Dee’s The Woman Within is available at her showroom in BGC, with a pop-up at Power Plant Mall from November 7, 2026, to January 28, 2027.
Photos courtesy of KRISTINE DEE
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