Major Product/SVS:
High-end jewelry designs and collections
Hobbies/Sports:
Making custom jewelry; Walking her dog
Education Degrees:
Associate of Arts in Jewelry Design, Fashion Institute of Technology (2007); JD, The Catholic University of America (1983)
Affiliations Awards:
New York State Bar Association; Jewelers of America
Charity:
Sunday School Teacher, Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church
Number Of Years In Profession:
3
Number Of Years In Current Position:
3
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her persistent nature.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession through her education in jewelry design and passion for high-end jewelry.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Marion served as a finance attorney for 27 years. Though she was first interested in genetics and the biomedical field, she became interested and decided to switch to law. While serving an attorney she was involved in patent infringement, mergers and acquisitions, and financial infrastructures on the state and federal level.
The designers behind CG arte are Ms. Marion and Amy Glaswand. They met as jewelry design students at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT). It was there they realized their shared design philosophy and, by combining their varied talents, began to forge a collaboration that would ultimately become CG arte. As reflected in their designs, they are committed to creating jewelry that is contemporary and visually striking and that combines timeless elegance with modern style. They find inspiration everywhere -- from ancient spiritual icons to classic architectural elements, modern design and their stylized interpretations taken from nature. They each have a keen eye for beauty and are regularly drawn to strong images that capture their clean-design aesthetic and can translate artistically into their jewelry collection. The CG arte line, entirely handmade in New York, is known for offering the highest quality in fine jewelry, gold craftsmanship and exquisite precious and semiprecious gemstones. They devote great attention to the fine details and workmanship of each piece in the CG arte line and each gemstone is personally selected by them.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Designing jewelry, including high-end collection of bracelets, necklaces and earrings under the brand name CG arte; Utilizing computer 3D modeling to work her designs; Managing marketing, inventory control and all accounting aspects; Designing jewelry, consisting of 18K gold and precious gems; Marketing her products through the press; Exhibiting jewelry at shows and competitions; Performing legal work involving patents for her business
Awards/Honors:
AV-Rated Lawyer, Martindale-Hubbell; Honored for Excellence in Jewelry Design, Jewelers of America
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Marion hopes to expand her business and grow professionally.