On why jewelry is your IT factor: “Accessories are your own personal taste. They are the things that you put together. It’s not like buying an outfit on a mannequin from the store.”

On her new line: “There are really three stories that all represent me. There’s rock n’ roll, which is the Corset collection. There’s a more organic style called the Atomic collection, and there’s the 435 collection that is lighter weight and great for layering.”

On ageless designs: “You won’t have the same pair of pants that you bought when you were 25, but you might have the same necklace. I design so a 66-year-old retired mom can wear the same jewelry as a college girl.”

On breaking your rut: “Women get stuck in a jewelry mindset like ‘I don’t do rings’ or ‘I only wear studs,’ and as a jewelry designer, I have to break that mindset and show them that fashion is fun.”

On 24-hour trinkets: “I basically design jewelry for how I live. If I’m running to a boutique or to the market, I usually wear a small pair of hoops or studs and always a necklace.”

On why some things are better after dark: “You always want a transformation at night. Save your big, fun earrings for going out instead of the grocery.”

On baubles as conversation starters: “There’s always a story associated with jewelry, whether it was a gift from an old boyfriend or something special you bought yourself.”