Lisa Linhardt: The Art & Discipline of Jewelry Design




SUMMER RAYNE OAKES CONVERSATIONS show

Summary: In the 23rd episode of SRO Conversations, Lisa Linhardt, the Founder and Creative Director of Linhardt Design, a custom and ready-made jewelry gallery located New York City, discusses the art of jewelry creation and the discipline around design. "I think it's become a quick culture," she says. "We're used to making things quickly" but that may be why the artisan nature of design is more highly appreciated.Since opening the Linhardt Gallery in May of 2008, Lisa has been coined the "green jeweler" by New York Magazine; who also named Linhardt Design a "Critics' Pick" for the East Village. Lisa's jewelry has been showcased in Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week NYC for three seasons in a row. The jewelry has also been featured in magazines such as Vogue, Numero Paris, and Harper's Bazaar. Lisa's unique, sculptural creations have also caught the attention of many notable celebrities - from Alicia Keys and Jennifer Lopez to Gisele Bundchen and Kerry Washington. Her highly sought-after label features sustainable metals and ethically-sourced stones.This December 5, 2013, her work will be featured at the Ibu Gallery at the Palais Royal in Paris. Her label is available at 211 Mott Street in New York. http://www.linhardtdesign.com/To view all conversations, including this one, visit www.summerrayne.net.Direct any comments/questions for this episode on Twitter @sroakes with #SROConvoYou may also follow Lisa on Twitter @linhardtdesign