Archive for November 2011

Icon: Grace Kelly

Before her birthday month was over, I wanted to highlight one of my biggest design inspirations: Grace Kelly. So many things to say about such an iconic woman, but really her name says it all: Grace, and that is what this gorgeous princess exuded throughout her life.

Considered one of the best actresses of the Golden Age of Hollywood, the Academy Award winner made a huge dent in cinema and theater in only six short years. She retired in 1956, and married Prince Rainier of Monaco, becoming Her Highness the Princess of Monaco.

Notorious for her classic style, her pearls and the fabulous Hermes bag named after her, Princess Grace has been an inspiration for designers and fashionistas for decades. Her ladylike demeanor and fad-resistant looks are definitely worth re-creating as they never go out of style. These matching pearl and diamond ring and earrings, from my new "Wanderlust" collection, bring to mind her timeless elegance.

Magnificent natural pearl solitaire ring,
with diamond detail, set in
18kt white gold.

Gorgeous matching pearl earrings handmade in 18kt
white gold, with diamond details.

More pearls and diamonds!
Also from the "Wonderlust" collection,
these pearl and diamond earrings are the epitome of chic.

Even though she favored pearls, Princess Grace also had an impressive jewelry collection. Her favorites houses were Van Cleef and Arpels and Cartier. Here she is wearing her famous Van Cleef diamond tiara, also one of my favorite all time jewelry pieces. Set in platinum, with pear, marquise and round cut diamonds, this tiara is now part of the Van Cleef private collection.

Another one of her famed Van Cleef pieces is this beautiful coral and diamond brooch circa 1981, which also had a matching ring, very similar to those I have designed for my new collection.

Princess Grace's coral and diamond brooch

Classic with a modern twist
Stunning ring in black and white diamonds,
with a pink quartz center,
handmade in 18kt white gold.

Grace Kelly brought elegance and charm to her role of princess. Her fairy tale romance with Prince Rainier of Monaco captivated the entire world, and though she never returned to the screen after their marriage, she always remained an international style icon. I surely have always turned to Princess Grace for design and style inspiration. May her legacy live on and on.

Regally inspired diamond necklace,
handmade in 18 kt white gold.

Love Always

Dani K

More Art Behind the Jewels

Hello everyone, especially my new followers. I just received the press pictures for the opening of my show "The Art behind the Jewels." Here they are in all their glory:

With my parents Marjorie Adum and Gino Kronfle.
LOVE THEM!

My grandfather Edmundo Kronfle and my mom Marjorie Adum
So happy these two made it all the way from Ecuador
to support me.

Here I am with the evening's host the one and only Gary Nader.

Gary Nader and the author of "Jewelry International III" Caroline Childers

With my beautiful friends, wearing some my designs of course,
from the left
Mariannie Boschetti and Belen Martinez

With designer Nicolas Felizola, one of my nearest and dearest friends.
Thanks for all your support through the years!

With my dear friend Karent Sierra.

The evening was not just about the girls, here are my friends
Sebastian Cordovez and Nema Zandi.

With one of the stars of the evening (one of her rings was in the show)
Dayana Marriotti, her husband Aldo Mariotti, and of course
the fabulous Carline Childers

With two of my favorite brothers: Frank and Mark Chatburn

Another great friend of mine Lolo Sudarsky

The fabulous Alex Hamdan in jewelry by
Daniella Kronfle

With the always gorgeous Isabella Bucaram from CNN

Look at this lovely trio! From he left:
Ana Karina Politano, Eva Rub, and Maria Avenarious

Here I am again with my old friend Alejandro Suero

Another lovely trio:
Belen Martinez, Sandra Chartouni, and Michelle Areces

Wearing her ring straight from the book Jewelry International III,
is Selene Arvesu with the author Caroline Childers.

Surrounded by more of my wonderful friends:
Christina Ricco, Alex Hamdan, and Elga Ledwon.

WWWW: Latin Grammy Awards 2011

Who:

Beauty queen Massiel Taveras in a gorgeous

champagne lace gown with silver lace detail.

Simply stunning, and one of the best

dressed on the green carpet.

What:

Complemented by gorgeous

18kt gold diamond hoops,

and fantastic diamond filigree ring,

also handmade in 18kt white gold,

both by Daniella Kronfle Jewelry

Where:

The Latin Grammy Awards

Mandalay Bay Hotel

When:

November 10, 2011

Las Vegas, Nevada

Love Always,
Dani K

Fun With Martin

One of my dearest friends, TV Personality and Hola Martin! host, Martin Llorens was over at the store the other day to film a segment, talk about trends and of course do a preview of the new collection. I truly, truly love this man!

I have know Martin since his days as a radio show host, and since he is the top lifestyle advisor for la mujer latina, he is always following up on what is going on over here, at Daniella Kronfle Jewelry. Today he came in to talk turquoise, and see the new pieces from the "Wonderlust" Collection, and do a report on my invitation to be in the book "Jewelry International III" by Caroline Childers.

I will post his segment later in the month, but for now you will just have to be content with these shots of us working and having fun!

Love Always

Dani K

The Art Behind the Jewels

Just had the thrill of my career last Thursday with the grand opening of my exhibition "The Art Behind the Jewels" at Gary Nader Fine Art in the Design District. The event turned out amazing, and I felt like a true artist! It was a fantastic evening full of family and friends and of course fabulous jewels from my new collection "Wonderlust". Pictures can say more than I can right now.

We also presented the book "Jewelry International III" by Caroline Childers, who selected me to be the first Latina to grace its pages. It was an honor to be featured among Bulgari, Cartier, and all the greats, so on Thursday we celebrated not only the debut of my "Wonderlust" collection but also the great Miss Childers too.

Caroline Childers, author of Jewelry International III
and my my beloved grandfather.

My father Gino Kronfle and Me

Success!
The event was full of amazing people.

Enjoying the night with my dearest friend designer Nicolas Felizola

Our DJ was straight from Scotland and the
music was amazing.

More Champagne?
Yes, Please!

Great food by
A. Joy Wallace Catering, simply the best!

These amazing museum cases were by Ronen Fine Boutique Furnishings

Again, what an amazing night! Thanks to all those who came, especially Caroline Childers, all the way from New York, and all my friends and family, especially my mother Marjorie Adum, who have supported me through the years. I could not have all this success to share without you. Love you all!

Cheers

Dani K