Kara Ross
(212) 223-7272
New York, New York 10022
For over fourteen years, Kara Ross has translated her passion for contemporary art, literature and fashion into a unique collection of jewelry and handbags.
A certified gemologist, Ms. Ross has an eye for the best and knowledge of the worldwide market, allowing her to secure the finest quality gemstones. Yet what sets her apart is her ability to take gemstones and meld them into surprising shapes and settings, creating stunning earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and rings. Each handcrafted piece of jewelry is a true work of art.
Ms. Ross has been featured in top fashion magazines such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, W, and Elle, as well as on A-list celebrities including Oprah, Charlize Theron, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Kate Beckinsale and Eva Longoria. And with top young Hollywood fashionistas like Mischa Barton and Nicole Richie being photographed wearing her jewels, Kara Ross has become a designer that is known for her fun twists on luxury fashion.
Her collection, sold through Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, and Saks, showcases her distinctive style. And now with the success of her jewelry line, Ms. Ross has launched a new exotic skin handbag line. She has a translated her love of jewels into this line, pairing alligator, caiman, ostrich and pony skins with complimentary gemstones and hardware.
For inspiration, Ms. Ross scours antique shows, flea markets, museums and galleries. Each shape that catches her eye becomes the springboard for another must-have piece.
