Jewelry by Kir

by Aly Peters, Style Correspondent

I cursed my jewelry box as I prepared for my interview with Kirsten Boedecker. How is one supposed to accessorize when meeting an acclaimed jewelry designer? I was completely frazzled the entire way to Boulder. When I arrived at The Kitchen (a quaint restaurant on Pearl Street) Kirsten’s laid-back Boulder attitude put me instantly at ease. Over a glass of wine Kirsten and her marketing assistant, Whitney Honstein, introduced me to a whole new world of jewelry.

Wrist Cuff in Smokey Topaz, Blue Mabe Pearl, and White Topaz Retail $1500

Kirsten has been making jewelry for over twenty years, but recently she and co-founder Jennifer Klein, decided to revamp their privately owned company, and launched a brand new line nationally this past spring. Even though Kirsten was recently promoting her line to celebrities at the Emmy’s and has been featured in magazines such as InStyle and Women’s Wear Daily, she doesn’t forget where she started making her jewelry— in her very own garage. Today, due to growing demand, the jewelry is carefully hand-crafted in Bali; woven with fine gauged wire and textured one drop at a time. Precious and semi-precious stones adorn 18 karat gold and sterling silver designs. What inspires Kirsten? “The idea that a well-made piece of jewelry may one day become an heirloom inspires me— it’s where my creative process begins.” Each design is a classic masterpiece reborn in Kirsten’s rocker-chic style. These bold statement pieces are not for the faint-hearted. The rings featured on the cover are some of my personal favorites!

KIR’s newest line, Mother of Pearl, is a collection of pendants which is part of their charitable giving program. The four symbolic pendants: Buddah, Ganesha, Naga Dragon, and the KIR logo, resonate deeply with the women at KIR. Each pendant is fittingly embellished with a peace sign on the back (shown at left). With the sale of a pendant a $10 donation is made to one of the non-profit organizations KIR has chosen to represent: The Q Fund, The Oceanic Preservation Society, and The East Bali Poverty Project.

KIR jewelry can be purchased at the Starfish Jewelry boutique in Boulder (1738 Pearl St), and online at www.shopgoldyn.com (also coming soon to Goldyn’s Denver showroom).

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