brandhabit's interview with
Allyson Smith

Q: What inspires you to design?
A: I'm inspired by creating jewelry that makes women feel as gorgeous as they really are.

Q: What one word best describes your designs?
A: Personal

Q: What bag do you lust for this season?
A: Liz Mole

Q: What did you do before you became a designer?
A: I was and still am a conceptual artist

Allyson's shimmering, ultra-feminine jewelry collections are handcrafted in her New York studio from solid 14k and 18k gold, sterling silver and the highest quality precious and semi-precious gems.

In addition to traditional wrapping, stringing and carving techniques, Smith loves to forge new paths to elegance. "I'm always experimenting by combining new metalwork techniques with extremely high quality gemstones," she says. "My goal is to create singular, classical designs that charm and inspire."

Allyson Smith jewelry has been featured in many publications including The New York Times, InStyle, Lucky, Glamour, Real Simple, SELF, Cosmo, Costal Living, Modern Bride, Redbook, Everyday With Rachel Ray and Spa. The collection's clients include Jada Pinkett Smith, Amanda Peet, Rachel Ray, Keri Russell, Lindsay Lohan, and Paris Hilton.

Allyson Smith was born in Shreveport, Louisiana. She trained as a painter and graphic designer at Virginia Commonwealth University. After moving to New York, Allyson exhibited her work at several galleries including the George Adams Gallery and Gallery Hirondelle. Allyson lives in New York City with her husband, film director Mustapha Khan, and their Goldendoodles, Little Bootsy Collins and Boyo.
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