At first glance , I was drawn in by the design aesthetics of a few jewelry photos that I came across as I was scrolling through my social media account . I then realized that I was connected to the source of these fabulous treasures through social media . That source turned out to be designer Loree Rodkin . Immediately I sent a message to Loree requesting to feature her in this Fall 2018 issue of The Contour of Luxury . She responded favorably , and well … here we are . It wasn ’ t until after I requested to feature Loree that I learned anything about her background . It was through research that I uncovered the awe-inspiring , and absorbingly interesting stories about Loree Rodkin ’ s , the Global Nomad , career path … and what an extraordinary path it has been .

Loree Rodkin has had and still has a life journey that is organically remarkable and albeit highly impressive . Fortuitously , she has had three immensely successful careers , all of which have been dissimilar , yet have had a common thread of a need for her innate creativity , and problem solving capabilities . Loree ’ s careers have ranged from designing the homes of rock stars Alice Cooper , and Rod Stewart amongst a host of other Rock glitterati , to being the talent manager launching the careers of young unknowns Brad Pitt , Robert Downey Jr . and Sarah Jessica Parker to name just a few , and moreover , with a passion for making jewelry she started a jewelry line , and landed Elizabeth Taylor as her First client . Now that takes skills ! Since those early days , Rodkin continues to design intricate jewelry pieces for such icons as Madonna , Steven Tyler , Elton John , Cher ( her best friend ) and countless others . She also had the honor of designing First Lady Michelle Obama ’ s inaugural jewelry ; those pieces now reside in the Smithsonian ’ s permanent collection .

As you will see here on our pages and throughout Loree ’ s website and Instagram site , her handmade couture pieces are supreme . Her designs profoundly express a unique use of diamonds , platinum , gold and precious stones inspired by her world travels . Please enjoy my Q & A with Loree Rodkin , my choice Person of Intrigue - Her … no doubt you will .