Why be afraid of color? Add fall color or an unexpected color to your neutral pieces that you rely on for transition as well as day to day. This necklace combines opague quartz and banded orange and brown stones. The cool/warm combination makes it interesting and the size makes it... Continue reading

Mode 135 jewelry Mode 135 Jewelry is about chic, affordable ways to accessorize. We all need easy solutions to look and feel our best, don't we? You'll find versatile pieces that range from classic to trendy to vintage-look. Definitely unique and flattering. Maura has been designing jewelry for years. She... Continue reading

I like to wear silver and gray as alternatives to black. Actually I like to mix them all. Here's a necklace that tops off such a look. A large, open chain that looks "bad" while still having a sweet, classic feel. The chain is actually speckled with silver. Should go... Continue reading

I have always loved quartz. It was the best part of elementary school rock collections. Remember those? Now I use it in jewelry and wear it all the time myself. I find quartz is a great conversation starter. The first necklace below features irregularly shaped quartz stones nestled among silver... Continue reading

Black and silver is a great combination. Classic and chic. You can make a major statement (long silver/black chains, left), a subtle statement (short black glass and crystal, middle), or just have fun with it (silver parrots, right). For more, check out the albums, located on the right-hand side of... Continue reading

Flattering turquoise necklace Continue reading

mode by maura Jewelry I love jewelry. It sparkles and shimmers while it decorates our bodies. Jewelry pulls our outfit together so we can look and feel our best. I also love to design jewelry. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to share my latest designs. Here, three strings of... Continue reading