They're Lawyers By Day, Jewelry Designers By Night

They’re Lawyers By Day, Jewelry Designers By Night

Former college roommates (in photo to left: l to r:) Jessica Bohrer, (C’99 (technically graduated in ’98), SDT) and Rebecca Richards (C’99, Theta) were inspired by vintage pieces handed down from their mothers and grandmothers and fell in love with the idea of taking something old and making it new. After a few months of brainstorming, their company Dalla Nonna (which translates from italian to “from the grandmother”) was born!

Just a day after their ten-year reunion weekend a couple of weeks ago, Jessica and Rebecca launched the first collection of their jewelry line on Dalla Nonna: the calendar necklace. Per Jess:

“Dalla Nonna’s signature piece, the calendar necklace, exemplifies dalla nonna’s blend of tradition and trend. derived from an old tie pin of jess’ grandpa howard, each piece is executed in 14k yellow, white or rose gold or sterling silver, and accented with a sapphire in a color chosen by the wearer to commemorate a date of her choosing (could be a birthday, graduation, anniversary, mother’s day (may 10th!), birth of a child or any other important date). With its sleek and modern design, the calendar necklace is a subtle statement piece that allows the wearer to hold a date that is close to her heart even closer still. The calendar necklace is the perfect way to mark a birthday, bat mitzvah, engagement or wedding and a great way to congratulate a graduate!”

Although they’re relatively new to the market, they’ve already been getting great press; Entertainment Weekly, the “Ellen DeGeneres Show”, Daily Candy and Urban Baby have featured them in the past month!