SS14 launch!

I am pleased to announce the launch of my spring summer collection!

and even better news: there is more to come. in may you can look forward to the addition of several new designs. I will keep you posted on that launch.

but in the meantime enjoy my new brightly colored coral designs, stud earrings, and the new look of my laser cut wood earrings.

silver sparkle

1. leif glitter teaspoon set
2. marc jacobs beauty nail lacquer in stone jungle
3. katie bartels gemstone jewelry natalie necklace in silver with blue velvet ribbon
4. williams-sonoma ornament stainless steel handled cookie cutter
5. katie bartels gemstone jewelry annabelle earrings
6. knot & bow heart stickers in silver

nail polish + sparkle

here are my picks for great bracelet and nail polish pairings for stocking stuffers, hostess gifts, teacher gifts, gifts to your best friend, or a nice treat for yourself:

1. katie bartels gemstone jewelry noel bracelet and deborah lippmann nail polish in boom boom pow // 2. katie bartels gemstone jewelry emily bracelet and deborah lippmann nail polish in ruby red slippers // 3. katie bartels gemstone jewelry carolyn bracelet and marc jacobs beauty nail polish in nirvana // 4. katie bartels gemstone jewelry sophie bracelet and obsessive compulsive cosmetics nail polish in feathered

give the gift of sparkle

1. Katie Bartels gemstone jewelry Preeti necklace // $36

2. Katie Bartels gemstone jewelry Selma bracelet // $38

3. Katie Bartels gemstone jewelry Sitara earrings // $48

4. Katie Bartels gemstone jewelry Jaipur earrings // $48

5. Katie Bartels gemstone jewelry Jenn necklace // $48

6. Katie Bartels gemstone jewelry Jaisalmer earrings // $58

stocking stuffers!

looking for stocking stuffers? hostess gifts? teacher gifts? something for mom? something for your best friend? or something for yourself?

look no further, here is my sparkle under $35 gift guide!

1. katie bartels elle stacking bracelets, $32
2. katie bartels lexi bracelet, $22
3. katie bartels sarah earrings in green, $30
4. katie bartels montauk earrings in amethyst, $25
5. katie bartels pierce stacking bracelets, $32
6. katie bartels blake earrings, $35
7. katie bartels emma earrings in blue, $30
8. katie bartels jodhpur earrings in pink/blue, $34
9. katie bartels aiden bracelet w gold leaf, $20

thanksgiving sparkle

fact: no matter how much you eat during thanksgiving, your jewelry will always fit!

here are some of my picks for the perfect sparkle to wear while you eat stuffing, pumpkin pie, and all things thanksgiving and fabulous:

my jaipur earrings combine ornate 14K gold plated balls with colorful faceted gemstones

super lightweight, the sarah earrings pair laser cut wood with faceted onyx gemstones

from left to right: blair bracelet, emily bracelet, udaipur bracelet, noel bracelet

april in instagram

spring finally made an appearance in nyc!

sparkle and camo for sunday brunch

brunch at hundred acres in the west village

amazing wall on elizabeth street in nolita

my mom and myself at the planned parenthood luncheon in ct

{she's rocking my seconsett necklace and I'm rocking my katherine necklace}

with my grandparents at the planned parenthood luncheon

with the bronze fonz in milwaukee 

{the fonz in wearing my natalie necklace and I am wearing my marilyn necklace}

gluten free pizza is the best way to end a super long day

getting ready for my spring trunk shows!

oh hey, its my sarah earrings on the cover of ellements magazine!

love my adhesive white board stickers

taking my type A personality to a more colorful level with this

weekly to do list paper

my friend lisa models her namesake lisa necklace

I assisted in the cooking of a meal! and obviously there was some

color blocking going on

my childhood summer spot was featured in martha stewart magazine

my samantha and natalie necklaces on display at 

Images of Old Greenwich!

off to the REACH prep annual luncheon in my blake necklace

REACH Prep is a charity near and dear to my heart

{I was a teacher for three summers}

sparkle +neon hairties #perfection

my mom won a blue ribbon for this amazing flower arrangement

3D diamond iphone case

very excited to have my janna earrings featured in ceci style magazine!

embracing aztec prints for spring

working on a new bracelet in my studio

grosgrain heaven in the garment district

oh hell yes I bought these bright purple ostrich feathers

an amazing friday afternoon in nyc

working on an exclusive collection, details to come in may!

dinner at one of my favorite spots, mermaid inn

friday happy hour cocktails at prima

saturday stroll in central park

taking a moment to enjoy the amazing weather in central park

colorful grosgrain ribbon for spring

more trunk show prep

off to brunch wearing my emma earrings

my friend courtney masters color blocking at brunch

fried eggs and chorizo at the dutch

obsessed with these neon chandelier napkins from plum alley

mother's day discount

"mother is a verb, not a noun" -proverb

#truth

when I was little I'd make my mom pasta necklaces {remember when you would use markers and glitter to turn macaroni and bowtie pasta into colorful accessories in art class?!}. 

now I make her gemstone necklaces and bracelets. while the quality of my materials has improved, the same sentiment is there. 

so in honor of mother's day, I'm offering 20% of all purchases on my website. I also love custom projects so if you would like me to design and make a one-of-a-kind piece just for your mom, send me an email {katie@katiebartels.com} and we can come up with the perfect gemstone piece {unless you think she'd kill for a pasta necklace} for your mom. 

new items added to sample sale!

I've added new items to my online sample sale! head on over to my website to check out the sale.

anne {labradorite} necklace

barbara {jade} bracelet

betsy {calcite} bracelet

claire {pyrite and jasper} bracelet

kara {agate} bracelet