Vintage gets a facelift: Cleeo Collection

When Lori, the owner and lead designer of Cleeo Collection , stopped by our apartment Saturday night we thought it a perfect idea to feature her gorg(eous) vintage designs on our blog.  Lori is based in L.A. and was in the City for a jewelry show and we were smitten with her latest designs.  Love them.  Here's some info about the jewelry, Lori, and how her company can to be.  Hope you all enjoy as much as we do...  For sure not grandma's rhinestones.

Jewelry with a modern twist...

Inspired by my great Aunt... "C" represents Cece (my great aunt), "LEE" are my initials and "O" is the emotional reaction of a woman, when responding to something she adores.

Vintage finds of rhinestones necklaces, brooches and earrings are given a second life; mixed with sterling silver, oxidized chains and base metals to create a modern twist on what the new age girl demands.

Femininity, daintiness and history mix with tough, unexpected details that create each one-of-a-kind, unique piece.

"Because it shouldn't only be your personality that sparkles..."

Collection Part I; each piece was given a name. All names were inspired by words, places or acts from a jewel thief's biography.