LA’s Hidden Gems
Hi friends! I’m so very excited to share my interview with VoyageLA as part of their LA’s Hidden Gems feature. “Every neighborhood in LA has its own vibe, style, culture, and history….” and this Jersey girl is so honored to be included in their East LA segment! Thank you to everyone at VoyageLA for making this interview possible!
You can find the entire interview and accompanying photos by clicking the link below.
Today we’d like to introduce you to Carlie Ring.
Hi Carlie, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
My journey to jewelry design started in my childhood. I’ve always adored all that sparkled, from my own costume jewelry (most of which my young nieces and nephews now play dress up with) to the fine jewelry my mom wore. It wasn’t so much the process of creating that I was interested in at the time, but how special each piece made me feel. I enjoyed wearing funky, colorful kid stuff but always looked forward to wearing the “fancy” jewelry for special occasions. One of those pieces is a tiny monogrammed signet ring that I now lovingly wear on my pinky as a sweet reminder.Between growing up on the Jersey shore and vacationing in South Florida, I spent most of my time either covered in sand or swimming in the ocean with my sister and brothers. My favorite memories consist of beach walks looking for sea glass, shells and sharks teeth (that I still use in my designs today), decorating sandcastles, and snorkeling around reefs. The movement of the waves, patterns in the sand, and the textures of those beach treasures have been the biggest inspirations behind my designs. You’ll find shells in every corner of my home, purse, car, my pockets… I carry the energy of the ocean and those memories with me wherever I go….
I hope you enjoy reading along and learning a bit more about my background, LA story, and style inspirations. Have any questions? Please don’t hesitate to reach out! The contact page is the easiest way to get in touch with any questions you may have.
xoCarlie