brandhabit's interview with
Roberta Chiarella

Q: What inspires you to design?
A: I simply adore sparkle! I have been in love with crystals since I was a little girl I would collect sequins, beads and crystals in a little box I kept in my room-my own treasure chest.

Q: What one word best describes your designs?
A: they are made by hand here in the USA with heart and soul.they are beautiful and intricate.

Q: If you were to dress one person, who would that be?
A: Beyonce'-because she loves, loves, loves big wild earrings. I had the privilege of working with Destiny's Child for a few years. They were so free and open to everything.

Q: Who is your favorite new designer, besides your own collection?
A: Double Happiness Jewelry by Stephanie Wells. When I do not wear my own designs I always wear Stepahanie's work.

Q: What bag do you lust for this season?
A: Anything Bottega Venetta-I have collected them forever. Such incredible quality and simplicity.

Q: What charitable cause is most important to you?
A: STEP UP, which is a great charity for woman. i just did a jewelry making workshop with them-the girls do such a great job.

Q: What did you do before you became a designer?
A: I was and still am a graphic designer. It stays with you forever and is a great companion to jewelry design. It is so fantastic being your own Art Director. With my graphic design background, I draw, photograph, layout type- do just about anything.

Q: What is your secret indulgence (fashion or otherwise)?
A: Yoga

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 feature brilliant, Swarovski Austrian Crystals... the world's finest.
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 Beauté, 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 People, Teen Vogue, The New York 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. Since spring, 2006, Roberta's jewels are featured on the hit NBC game show, "Deal or No Deal".
Other Fans include: American Idol's Paula Abdul, CBS Morning Show’s anchor, Lynda Lopez, singers-Rhianna,Brooke Burke,Wynona Jodd, Hilary Duff and JoJo, actresses-Ashley Judd, Amanda Bynes, Nikki Blonsky (the star of “Hairspray”) and Academy Award winner, Queen Latifah. For their final concert tour, Roberta was asked to design a custom collection for Beyoncé 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 to be the only jewelry designer representing the United States.
Roberta Chiarella jewelry is worn by the cast of Lipstick Jungle (Brooke Shields, Kim Raver and Lindsay Price) and the cast of Gossip Girl (Blake Lively, Leighton Meester, Taylor Momsen, Nicole Fiscella and Kelly Rutherford) as well. Roberta is especially delighted to be returning to television herself this year, appearing on HSN with an exclusive collection.
Golden Globe Earrings

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Crystal Mosaic Earrings
crystal mosaic earrings featured in Life&Style, PEOPLE, IN TOUCH and US magazine these earrings have something in common with Destiny's Child(above) - they are INCREDIBLE, Roberta designed these amazing couture earrings for the beautiful women of Destiny's Child, they are completely handmade and crystallized with Swarovski Austrian Crystals, they are combinations of gorgeous colors, you will love them - they are simple fantastic just like Beyonce, Michelle and Kelly! please note: this spectacular earrings is all Swaorvski Austrian Crystal, it is oversized and long, Crystal can sometimes be heavy - all runway and editorial pieces are made in limited colors and quantities shown: platinum/tanzanite-turquoise size: 3 1/2" x1" wide item number: c54823h Price: $ 168.00
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Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Earrings

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Mosaic Crystal Earrings

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Filigree Macrame Necklace

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Heart of the Sea Necklace

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Heart of the Sea Earrings

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pick a pear cubic zirconia earrings -

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Party Ruffle Earring

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Ella Earring

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Academy Awards 2009

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Golden Globe Awards 2009

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I am stoked to find that she finally listed on BH...I love robertachiarell.com, I buy all the time for me and my friends!! We are all drapped in her jewels...would not leave home without them!
POSTED BY DolceFrutta ON 05/07/08 17:05 PM
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i live for this line! they have the BEST sales and you get a free gift with every order-it is like getting a birthday present everytime.
nice customer service too-they answer you in a minute.
POSTED BY creativo girl ON 05/07/08 17:05 PM
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Roberta's jewelry is beautiful and fun to wear. I am glad to see her here on this site. The workmanship is unbelievable fo this price, and the gift was at least as nice as the earrings I ordered.
POSTED BY chickie116 ON 05/08/08 02:05 AM
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The Jewelry from Roberta Chiarella is awesome. I never go home without a compliment! I have ben buying from her for years and each season it's different but always beautiful.
POSTED BY julgel ON 05/14/08 19:05 PM