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This month, we sat down with Satomi to learn a little more about her story and how Satomi Kawakita Jewelry came to be. We hope you enjoy this fun Q&A!

Q: You have an artful background - crafting many different things like origami architecture, glass objects and beaded jewelry. What was it about fine jewelry that captured your interest and made you want to launch your own line?

A: I began my career as a glass blower’s assistant and quickly learned how difficult the glass blowing practice is. It takes an incredible amount of skill to work with glass and I truly enjoyed the years I spent at the glass studio, but fine jewelry captured my attention as a contrast to the quick thinking and physical intensity of glass blowing. The crafting process is very different with fine jewelry but you are still directly working with materials and actively designing as you craft, just at a slower pace. I really value the fact that these materials can be melted down, or reused and recycled - there is virtually no waste.

Fine jewelry is also associated with mystery; stones that took thousands of years to form, and now I hold them in my hands, eventually to be worn by someone and passed down. I really like this romantic idea of permanence and mystery, and how jewelry is very personal for people because it is often given as gifts or purchased during big moments in one’s life. It boosts your mood and makes you feel beautiful and confident!

Q: What's one of your favorite things about living in New York?

A: New York is diverse and dynamic! There’s so many talented and professional people from all over the world in such close proximity and it’s inspiring. In a more practical sense, I also love that the subway runs 24 hours and you can access delicious cuisines from all over.

Q: You initially came to the USA to learn English and then eventually decided to move here - thousands of miles away from home and your family. What made you decide to take such a big leap?

A: It was just a natural move. I found what I like in NY and was able to get an opportunity to work in the industry. I wanted to prove that my decision (going to an art school while my parents wanted me to go to regular university and get a stable job and life) was right for me to my parents. I think I always choose the harder one when two paths open before me.

Q: What's on your work bench right now?

A: One of A Kind Rings with Mogul-Emerald cut diamonds I bought from Tucson this year!

Q: What is something you've always wanted to do, but haven't yet?

A: Sky diving!

Q: Could you share a word of advice to others looking to pursue their dream of starting a business?

A: There’s so much I could say about this but here are a few points:

- Understand your strengths, weaknesses, and uniqueness

- Try to do things that no one else can, but you

- Keep talking out loud about your goals and dreams to the people around you

- Broaden your knowledge by surrounding yourself with diverse people and don’t be afraid to talk to people in fields that you are not necessarily interested in

- Have someone who can tell you both the good and the bad

We hope you enjoyed learning a little bit more about the designer behind the brand! Do you have questions for Satomi? Share them with us and you may see her answer in a future newsletter!

Sincerely,
Satomi Kawakita Jewelry

Join us in our showroom for our Sample Sale,
featuring our newly discontinued styles!


When:
Wednesday, March 15th
11am-1pm, 4pm-7pm

Where:
Satomi Kawakita Jewelry Showroom

RSVP is required:
RSVP here

Invitations with our address will be sent once we have received your RSVP.
*Please note this event will require masks to be worn at all times.

We are having an order fair at RICORDO, Osaka, Japan from March 29th(wed.) through April 16th(sun.).You can view and try our 2022AW collection.Don't miss the chance to order your favorite items from our collection.

⁠豊富なラインナップを揃えてお待ちしております。⁠

NYのアトリエで一点ずつ制作いたします。⁠ 

[日程]
3月29日(水) – 4月16日(日）
営業時間：12:00 – 19:00
定休日：月・火

06-6210-3959

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We are please to announce to have our first order fair in Japan from March 16th(Thu.) through 26th(Sun.) at Tomorrowland Nagoya. You can view and try our 2022AW collection. Don't miss the chance to order your favorite items from our collection. ⁠

⁠2023年初めての受注会は⁠
Tomorrowland 名古屋ラシック店にて開催いたします。⁠
2022年秋冬の新作も含めた幅広いラインナップを⁠
揃えてお待ちしております。洗練された心地よい空間で⁠
実物をお手にとってじっくりとお選びください。⁠
⁠
*いただいたオーダーはすべて受注制作となり⁠
NYのアトリエで一点ずつ制作いたします。⁠

[場所]⁠(MAP):
〒460-0008 ⁠
愛知県名古屋市中区栄３丁目６−１ ラシック ３F⁠
Tel: 052-238-0845⁠

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Hello!

As we enter an exciting new year, we've decided to make some changes that we feel are necessary for our business and wanted to share them with you before they take effect.

We have always been and will continue to be committed to producing high quality, ethical fine jewelry. However, the cost not only to run a small business in NYC, but to adhere to this pledge, has significantly increased. We strive to keep our prices reasonable and accessible, and we will continue to do so. However, you will notice an increase in some of our product prices this spring.

While some of our prices will have increased, we are happy to also slightly decrease the price of some of our styles with G.I.A. certified diamonds. We recently found a new, more cost effective supplier for these stones and would like to pass some of those savings on to you!

These new changes will take effect beginning March 1st, so we encourage you to take advantage of the current lower prices before then.

As always, we are so grateful for your continued trust and support. We hope our jewelry will continue to be part of your special moments this year.

Sincerely,

Satomi Kawakita Jewelry