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The collection is designed in New York City and handcrafted in Providence, Rhode Island. The designs are beautifully finished and plated with the finest metals, 22kt. gold and platinum and Made with CRYSTALLIZED™ - Swarovski Elements.
Born and raised in Queens, New York Roberta Chiarella began her design training at an early age beside the drawing table of her father, Joseph Chiarella, a successful advertising art director and illustrator. She studied at Parson's School of Design in New York City. As an art director, producer and package designer, Roberta worked for Clinique and L'Oreal's Designer Fragrance Division which included Ralph Lauren, Paloma Picasso, Cacharel, Guy Laroche, and Giorgio Armani. She later succeeded as Vice President of Creative for Yves Saint Laurent Beaute, overseeing Public Relations, Special Events, In Store Design and Advertising.
Roberta's transition from creative director to jewelry designer was completed when her early work was honored in a group exhibition at The American Craft Museum.
Print Credits include: Allure, Bridal Guide, Cosmopolitan, Elle Girl, Essence, Family Life, Fitness, Glamour, In Style, In Style Weddings, In Touch, Ladies Home Journal, Latina, Life and Style, Lucky, Marie Claire, Martha Stewart Weddings, Modern Bride, More, New York Magazine, Oprah, OK, People, People Style Watch, Real Simple, Redbook, Self, Seventeen, Teen Vogue, The New Post, US Weekly, Vogue, Vogue Patterns, Wedding Bells, Women's Day, Women's Wear Daily, and Your Prom.
Television credits include: Roberta's designs are regularly worn on the air by NBC's Janice Huff. Her jewelry has been featured in trend report segments on Good Day New York, Good Morning America and The View. Roberta Chiarella jewelry can also be seen every morning on the CBS Early Show and in the evening on Entertainment Tonight and The Insider. Roberta's "fantastic earrings" made their television début with Jennifer Lopez in her first NBC concert special. Roberta's jewelry is currently worn on TLC's "What Not to Wear" and is a favorite of style guru and show host, Stacy London. Roberta's jewelry is featured on the lovely ladies of the hugely successful NBC game show, Deal or No Deal and Gossip Girl, which stars Blake Lively, Leighton Meester, Taylor Momsen, Nicole Fiscella and Kelly Rutherford. Roberta is especially delighted to return to television herself, appearing on HSN with an exclusive collection.
Other Fans include: American Idol's Paula Abdul, CBS Morning Show's anchor, Lynda Lopez, singers-Rhianna, Hilary Duff and JoJo, actresses-Ashley Judd, Amanda Bynes and Academy Award winner, Queen Latifah. For their final concert tour, Roberta was asked to design a custom collection for Beyonce Knowles, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams of Destiny's Child.
In January, 2008, Roberta was invited to Paris to participate in Swarovski's Austrian Crystal international event, "UNBRIDALED". It celebrated the release of the coffee table book, "UNBRIDALED - THE MARRIAGE OF TRADITION AND AVANT GARDE". The book highlights the work of 100 designers from all over the world. Roberta was singularly honored as the only jewelry designer representing the United States.
not bad, for a girl from queens, Roberta's blog, highlights the daily life of a New York City Designer, living in the greatest city in the world. Check it out and let us know what you think - http://agirlfromqueens.blogspot.com/
Crystal Light presents the Women Who Step Up series.
"We honor celebrity jewelry designer Roberta Chiarella, who is contributing her talents to help Crystal Light and Step Up Women's Network improve the lives of underserved women and teen girls. Through her creativity and skills, Roberta inspirers women everywhere to reach for their dreams."
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