Three to watch

Local jewelry designers

By Tiffany J. Davis

Ahh, summer. A time for cleaning out the closet, crash diets and instant gratification–style-wise, at least. And this year, in particular, jewelry designers seem to be making a comeback when it comes to tipping the fashion scales. From semiprecious stones and silver to filigree and fine metals, The Sunday Paper’s got three great (and local) reasons to indulge in a few world-class accessories this season.

  Name: Adrienne Lee

  Line: Frolick

  www.shopfrolick.com

  Age: 27

  Background: Lee is a self-taught jewelry maker who’s been into design since the tender age of 15.

Favored materials: Sterling silver, vintage resin and glass, dyed Mother of Pearl, and coral.   

Where to find it: Demure, 1016 Howell Mill Road, Ste. B, Atlanta, (404) 817-9977; Festivity, 3720 Roswell Road NE, Atlanta, (404) 816-5330; Kaleidescope Boutique, 225 E. Ponce de Leon Ave., Ste. 130, Decatur, (404) 378-0761.

Price range: $25-$115

Design philosophy: “My line is designed to be fresh and distinctive. I use a unique variety of
colors and materials to create pieces that enhance a woman's personal style and are fun to wear.”

Jewelry description:  It’s no surprise that Lee counts butterflies among her sources of inspiration--to call Frolick jewelry “fresh” might be the understatement of the year. Think bright-colored necklaces that make a statement: all of the corals and turquoises so popular this season, plus a few sterling and pearl pieces you’ll want to pass down later. This line is jeans-and-a-white-tee friendly or just bold enough to pair with the simplest of black dresses. "Good clothes open all doors, great jewelry is the key," Lee says.