New Jewelry Collection By Model Christie Brinkley

By Margarita Nahapetyan

Christie Brinkley, the iconic American fashion model, has announced recently that she is about to launch a new line of self-designed jewelry.

The line is called CeleBrate (where C and B stand for model's initials), and is available only through Ross-Simons, a Rhode Island-based retailer. The Christie Brinkley Jewelry Collection features more than 100 pieces, including necklaces, earrings and bracelets. Each item is engraved with the model's initials. The collection includes four different lines, the Floral Collection, Signature Collection, Southwestern Collection and the Inspirations Collection which includes hearts, doves and other signs peace in precious metals and stones.

Among other places, the celebrity found inspiration for this latest business venture in her own home and garden in Water Mill. According to the close source, Brinkley, who already has designed a range of eco-friendly fabrics and eyeglasses, was personally involved in the process of creating her line. Some of the jewelry pieces are really beautiful, particularly those ones that were inspired by wildflowers. The collection features pieces from feminine floral motifs, to bold, southwestern-style turquoise, to elegant gold items all incrustated with diamonds. There are simple silver chains, multi-stone beaded mosaic earrings, an earthy yet glam coral bead necklace with sapphire drop, and an expensive and somewhat ordinary diamond heart necklace.

Darrell Ross, president and chief executive officer of Ross-Simons, expressed his excitement about being the exclusive retailer for The Christie brinkley Jewelry Collection, and said that the line is being launchet at the right time. According to Ross, the company is delighted for the opportunity to collaborate with Brinkley and that all of them believe that the results will exceed all the expectations.

"Now more than ever, women are adopting a smart, fashion-forward wardrobe, mixing and matching styles and making it all work," Ross said. He stressed out that Christie Brinkley provided each piece with a distinctive character and a personal touch. "Christie is amazing," he said, "her design aesthetic and her artist's eye are fabulous. The jewelry is beautiful, fun and wearable. Christie has brought to life jewelry that women will want to wear every day and share with friends."

Ross says that the most important part is that the jewelry is both affordable and distinctive. Prices start as low as $40 for a simple silver chain while the gold and diamond items cost more that $1,200. All pieces come in a Christie Brinkley gift box with a note from the model herself. The jewelry will be available in catalogs, some retail stores and online at Christie Brinkley's website www.christiebrinkleyjewelry.com.