At the tender age of 19, Kristen Farrell made the decision to move to England and train with master European goldsmiths to learn the traditional techniques of this ancient art.

She was a quick study, and four years later moved back to the US to begin creating her visions of unique, one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces. Though her training was classic and traditional, Farrell’s designs are anything but – most of her pieces have a distinct, unusual contour that puts a twist on everyday bling. But this unique feature is what caught the eye of stars such as Rihanna, Jessica Alba, Janet Jackson and Kelis, and what distinguishes her among the ranks of more established fine jewelry designers.

Kristen Farrell’s pieces are powerful and edgy, and unlike anything you have ever seen. Keep up to date with this designer on her Facebook page as she chronicles each new step of her growing business, and check out these and other styles at Hirshleifers now.