The 2008 StartupNation Leading Moms in Business Competition

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KimMarie Designs

KimMarie Designs

Contestant's Case to Win

This is based on the number of votes received.
KimMarie Designs was born from a love of artisan jewelry. I started the business after many of my jewelry pieces become favorites among local friends, neighbors and boutiques. I started an online business in 2006 and have been fortunate to have a wonderful client base.
I create my jewelry using unique semi- precious stones, antique coins, crystals, sterling silver, gold and copper.

I have launched a new product line of artisan handcrafted jewelry that is interchangeable! The line is called e'change ( French for interchange) and is a jewelry system that allows one to interchange unique "swags" and "drops" on a single chain to create different styled necklaces.
For a traveler, the beauty is that she could pack one chain and a couple of different swags and drops and interchange the look of a necklace to coordinate with her wardrobe. One chain, turquoise during the day and the same chain with crystals in the evening.
For a busy mom that loves the look of artisan jewelry but not the expense, or working woman that need to accessorize many outfits on a budget.
The line is affordable and stylish.
The line is available at a few small retail stores around the country and also online.
I am very excited about this line of jewelry and by launching e'change have tried to differentiate my jewelry design business from the many ( and very talented!) jewelry designers available today!
Thank you for considering me a candidate!

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  • Way to go kim - I hope you are the winner!...Read more
  • Kim, We are voting every day. I have the kids voting too from Des Moines to South Carolina. You go...Read more
  • You know the Chicago "way"....Read more