MEET MARIE-LISE!

New York based artist Marie-Lise Lachapelle draws from her artistic heritage and innate passion for creativity for her diverse jewelry collections.

Born and raised in the leafy suburbs of Montreal, she credits her parents for her artistic ambitions. Her entrepreneurial father is also a talented sculptor, and her mother is a painter and former high fashion model.

Marie-Lise's passion for jewelry design began in 2003, soon after moving to New York City. While working as a fashion stylist she started introducing her own creations, which quickly gained favor among celebrities, models, and fashion editors. She launched her first collection in 2005.

Marie-Lise continues to create innovative and stunning pieces. From her signature leaf and lacquered flower collection to her more delicate fine jewelry line she uses nature's most exquisite resources. Her pieces can be customized in sterling silver, gold vermeil, and 18-karat yellow, white, or rose gold. She uses natural semi-precious and precious stones. The combinations are endless.

She approaches each piece like a sculpture, taking from various eras and cultures. Marie-Lise gets her inspiration from the city, love, life, and her travels. She is constantly evolving and learning. Whether working on her own collection or designing original pieces for a client her aim is to create distinctive and contemporary art.

Visit: www.marielise.net

HAUTE DOG

It's a doggie, dog world. Haven't we always heard that? Well guess what? It most certainly now is a doggie, yet fashionable world we live in.

Statement jewelry is one of the biggest trends in '09! Diamond Dog New York combines two of my best friend's- DIAMONDS and DOGS! Designer and CEO, Suzanne Mates was inspired by the love of her life "Ellie", her dachshund, and her other passion- FASHION! Like the posh pooches that catwalk on 5th avenue, any true fashionista will be struttin' in style with a diamond doggie charm necklace in white gold.

DDNY's couture collection is a must have for any jewelry connoisseur or dog lover. The collection features paws-itively perfect charms, rings, earrings, and chains set in 18 kt white gold and matte yellow gold. Encrusted with micro-pave, white, brown, and black diamonds, hand-cut black Onyx and Sparkling Pink, Blue, and Yellow Sapphires, make DDNY a fine jewelry line that is recognized by the elite socialites of New York and Los Angeles.

My favorite pieces:

1. “THE ELLIE”
18k matte yellow gold, pave’ white
diamonds & hand-cut black onyx.
Shown on 18k DDNY solid cable chain.

2. DOG & X-BONES RING
18k matte yellow gold, pave’ white
diamonds, hand-cut black onyx & pink sapphire tongue.

3. PAW CUFF LINKS COLLECTION

18k matte yellow gold, pave’ white diamonds, & paw of hand-cut black onyx.

***To get this gorgeous jewelry on your celebrity clients or on your sexy self, visit the website- http://www.diamonddognewyork.com/!