May 16, 2022

Behind the Brand: Jennifer Miller Jewelry

Just like our CURATEUR-in-chief Rachel Zoe, our members can never get enough jewelry! That’s why we always make sure our seasonal curations and our always open Shoppe feature gorgeous and totally wearable pieces from brands Rachel herself can vouch for. For our summer edits, we were thrilled to bring in Jennifer Miller Jewelry. Not only did the designer (and longtime friend of Rachel) create the Starburst Charm Necklace in our new box, but we have also been lucky enough to stock our curated e-storefront, The Shoppe, with additional styles by the celeb-faved brand—and they’re available to members for an exclusive price!

To celebrate the addition of Jennifer Miller Jewelry into the CURATEUR family, we wanted to share a little bit of the brand’s backstory. Miller, whose pieces have been worn by such influential women as Hillary Clinton, Mariah Carey, and Jennifer Lopez, followed in the footsteps of her family when starting her business. Both her parents designed jewelry, so her passion developed naturally. When it came time to forge her own path, another family member (Miller’s fashionable aunt) offered a small loan to help her create a collection—and the rest is history.

There’s so much more about the designer’s journey we want to share, like how she dreamed up the Starburst Charm Necklace in our summer box with Rachel Zoe on a starry night in the Hamptons, who is the celebrity client that made her fangirl most, and more. We spoke with Miller to spill it all, and you can read ahead to get the full story. Feeling inspired to add to your jewelry collection? Head to The Shoppe to pick some of the styles Miller thinks will enhance your wardrobe this season and beyond!

 

You’ve had the pleasure of working with many celebrities/ celebrity stylists! What has been your biggest “fangirl” moment?
Jennifer Lopez tossed a huge (faux) diamond necklace of mine into the crowd at her concert while singing “Love Don’t Cost a Thing”! Also, First Ladies in the White House wearing my jewels. But maybe my biggest moment was when I was invited to a live SNL show by a stylist who knew I had a crush on Bono. He reached out to shake everyone’s hand in the first row and I froze!

 

On the flip side, what has your non-celeb clientele taught you along the way? How does their feedback help inspire your designs?
All of my clients are celebs in my mind. I affectionately call them Jenny girls and boys. I learn so much from them every day. I get some of my best inspiration from clients for new designs and ideas .

 

Can you tell us how you decided on the Starburst Charm Necklace as the perfect piece for our summer box? And how would you love to see it styled this season?
Well, I already mentioned my obsession with charms! Rachel and I were dancing under the stars last summer in the Hamptons and we spotted a shooting star that looked like a diamond in the sky. The next day Rachel called and asked me to create a starburst necklace for her CURATEUR box! The Starburst Charm Necklace is a perfect layering piece with any necklace in your jewelry wardrobe. Wear it with t-shirts, kaftans, or more special occasion looks.

 

For customers who fall for their new necklace, what other Jennifer Miller pieces would you recommend pairing with it?
I work very hard to keep the entire line a cohesive collection that can be worn together as my clients become collectors. They can mix and match items over the years. Look at all of the items we curated, especially for CURATEUR. Anything can be worn together with the gorgeous Starburst Charm Necklace! Try mixing metal colors as it is a chic way to wear jewelry. If you haven’t tried it yet, take a walk on the wild side!

 

Twist Snake Bracelet

Twist Snake Bracelet

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Pave Huggie Earrings

Pave Huggie Earrings

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Anchor Chain Necklace

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