Meet Monica Rich Kosann, the visionary designer behind timeless, storytelling jewelry. Known for her iconic lockets, charm bracelets, and modern heirlooms, she crafts pieces that empower and inspire. With a background in photography, she brings a unique perspective to jewelry, creating designs that celebrate life's most meaningful moments. Each piece is designed to be cherished for generations, blending elegance with personal storytelling. Join us as we explore her artistry, philosophy, and the meaningful designs that make her collection so beloved.
TGTG: Book you’re reading right now or last read …
MRK: I JUST READ PACHINKO, IT WAS SO SAD. I LOVE HISTORICAL NOVELS, THERE IS ALWAYS SO MUCH TO LEARN AND BE INSPIRED BY.
TGTG: Piece you are most proud of?
MRK: OUR LOCKETS
TGTG: Wisdom you are living by at the moment?
MRK: I RECENTLY READ THE 'LET THEM THEORY' AND ITS MY NEW PHILOSOPHY AT THE MOMENT…JUST “LET THEM"!!! AND LIVE YOUR LIFE.
TGTG: A quirky habit or ritual in your creative process?
MRK: MY CONCEPTS AND DESIGNS COME QUITE OFTEN TO ME IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT OR IN MY DREAMS, DRIVES MY HUSBAND CRAZY!
TGTG: Song you’re listening to on repeat right now?
MRK: ”DIE WITH A SMILE” - THE DUET WITH LADY GAGA AND BRUNO MARS
TGTG: One piece of jewelry you never take off?
MRK: ALOT! I WEAR MY PERSEVERANCE FISH RINGS EVERY DAY AND ALL MY BRACELETS NEVER COME OFF; CARPE DIEM, SUN MOON & STARS, TENNIS, STRENGTH I ALSO NEVER TAKE OFF MY INFINITY NECKLACE AND EVE LOCKET.
TGTG: What is a place that fuels your creativity?
MRK: MUSEUMS, TRAVEL,BOOKS AND MY DAUGHTERS
TGTG: Person(s) - past or present you’d invite to dinner and why ...
MRK: MY DAD WHO PASSED 8 YEARS AGO, I MISS HIM AND WANT TO SHARE ALL THE WONDERFUL THINGS HAPPENING IN MY LIFE. HE WAS ALWAYS MY GREATEST CREATIVE CHAMPION.
TGTG: Best piece of advice you ever received about creativity or business …
MRK: SLOW AND STEADY WINS THE RACE
TGTG: Favorite way to unwind after a long day in the studio?
MRK: PLAYING MUSIC LOUD, ILL DANCE BY MYSELF AND MAKE MY OWN PARTY
TGTG: Coffee or tea and how do you take it?
MRK: COFFEE, FIRST THING EVERY MORNING
Meet the Maker: Monica Rich Kosann
