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It's been a while...

It's been over a year since my last post... wow, how time flies. So much has happened in 12 months, where to begin? Maybe with the most important?... Addison Ames!

Carley Jewels welcomed a new member to the team on May 27th! A beautiful baby girl, entering the world at 7lbs 3oz and 22 1/2" long. She is a darling, well spirited, happy soul. We couldn't be more excited and delighted with her arrival.

So I guess, that alone would make my lack of posting seem reasonable, but we didn't stop there! Oh no... we also moved! across country no less! oh, top that you say? we did it right before Christmas! our busiest time of year. Yeah, I know crazy, but in this life, why not try to do all that you can... to an extreme! Here we are now, in Chattanooga, TN. A beautiful, big little city, dedicated to supporting the arts and local artists.

Now that I have updated you on a few of the things going on, I want to share with you a few new pieces...

Taj Noir Earrings with Carnelian Briolettes and .48ctw of Diamonds
set in 22k Yellow Gold over 925 Sterling

Taj Noir Earrings with Lapis Lazuli Drops and .48ctw of Diamonds

set in 22k Yellow Gold over 925 Sterling

Taj Noir Earrings with Smokey Quartz Briolettes and .48ctw of Diamonds

set in Oxidized 925 Sterling

Alibi Noir Earrings with Rock Crystal Quartz and .48ctw of Diamonds

set in 925 Sterling

Bastille Noir Ring in 18k White Gold

featuring a Rutilated Quartz tablet surrounded by 0.68cts of Diamonds

Reine Noir Ring with a rose cut Rose Quartz

set in 18k White and Yellow Gold

Charme Noir Initial Pendant 14k Yellow or White Gold

shown in "C", but available in any letter

Verve is one of WWD's 500 Items to LOVE

Verve is featured WWD's Ultimate Accessories Guide Fall 2009. The audacious little ring is crafted from 18k Blackened White Gold and boldy paved in shimmering diamonds.

In a world of tweeting, texting and blogging, old-fashioned handwriting is becoming something of a lost art. But several accessories designers are doing their best to preserve the Palmer method: They are incorporating their own scrabble into their work. Gryson calligraphs the metal plates that adorn its bags and inscribes its wallets for apersonal touch from designer Joy Gryson. Melissa Joy Manning offers gold and silver earrings in the shape of her own swirly writing, while Carley Jewels designer Carley McGee-Boehm has introduced micro pave-set diamond rings that spell out the words "Freedom", "Cherish" and "Verve". - Sophia Chabbott, WWD Editor

All Carley Jewels Noir rings are available in limited productions of 88... to snatch up one for yourself, call Carley Jewels Studio 858-829-8848 or visit www.carleyjewels.com

...also available through Hot Rock Jewelry www.hotrockjewelry.com

www.CarleyJewels.com

www.carleyjewels.com

has a fabulous new look...

The new website features Carley Jewels tempestuous new collection Noir as well as her award winning collections Lago, Helios and Sugar. 

CarleyJewels.com was designed by the powerhouse team at O. Weldon Designs, Orasa Weldon and Kathryn Wells.

Carley Jewels receives the cover of JCK!

The 2009 AGTA Spectrum Awards have been announced and I am thrilled to be honored with my third. This year my entry, the Helios earrings above, received 3rd Place Bridal.

When I started designing nearly 10 years ago, the Spectrum competition was at the top of my "dream achievements" list. Today I am so excited to be the recipient of a 2007, 2008, 2009 AGTA Spectrum Award and a 2008 WJA DIVA Award.

Thank you to everyone who as supported me along the way! C

GIA Career Fair 2008

Carley will be speaking at the 2008 GIA Career Fair in Carlsbad. Held September 12th GIA's headquarters atop the incredible coastline of Northern San Diego.

It will be a day of coaching, advising and discussion between students, teachers, designers, retailers and wholesalers. The "Survival Tactics for New Designers" panel will consist of four artists... Erica Courtney, Alishan, Mark Shneider and, of course, Carley. Moderated by the energetic Laurie Hudson, it is sure to be not only interesting, but also entertaining. A diverse representation of experience, talent and personalities, attendees will have the chance to ask the questions they have been dying to know the answers to and learn a little more about these four award winning creators.

To visit the GIA Career Fair website click here... Career Fair

Fashion and jewels have been Carley’s calling since the age of 5. Sent home from preschool for wearing “too much lace for the playground,” no one could restrain her creative sense of style. Soon after college, Carley returned home to Sanibel Island where she began her career in jewelry. She brought with her a portfolio laden with designs and snagged a position with the largest jeweler in town, working her way from the sales floor to custom jewelry design.

Carley’s love of fashion and jewels sparkles by blending art, history and her passion for fabulous gemstones. Designing for nearly a decade, she felt that the creations dancing around her mind were begging for more knowledge of gemstones. Carley headed to California to attend the GIA, graduating in 2004 as a Graduate Gemologist and refining her artistic talent by completing courses in Jewelry Design, Wax Carving and CAD/CAM.

Carley Jewels came to life in 2005 when she began creating bespoke pieces for her devoted clientele. Marrying her love in 2006, she was inspired more than ever and began creating her first line, Lago. The energetic support of her husband gave her the belief she needed to enter her pieces in design competitions. Winning three of the three prestigious awards she has competed for, Carley Jewels proudly received an American Gem Trade Association Spectrum award in 2007 and 2008, and most recently the Women’s Jewelry Association 2008 DIVA award.

Carley Jewels has been featured in MJSA, National Jeweler, Modern Jeweler, InStore, Gems & Gemology and numerous fashion magazines. Her line of one-of-a-kind jewels, worthy of the gems set within, is now available through Carley Jewels studio and select boutiques.