Chicago - July 19, 2006

Sea Change

Jojo Designs Trunk Show

Caught ye dreamin’ about a little pirate booty.

And we don’t mean Johnny Depp’s behind. (Badum bum.)

We mean treasures from the sea, yarrr! Gold coins, luminescent pearls, and sparkling gems are the spoils that make up Jojo Designs’s summer/resort collection. Designer and gemologist Jennifer Jo McCurry found inspiration for her latest swag in the waters off the Florida Keys. (Not exactly a mainstay of the pirating community but a colorful cast of seafaring folk nonetheless.)

Each necklace, bangle, and ring echoes the Keys’ laid-back vibe. The Siesta collection features the soft blues of a midday break (aquamarine, quartz, and mother-of-pearl), while the Grassy Key collection recalls a lush tropical landscape (lemon topaz, chrysoprase, and jade). The stones are twisted together with seashells, pearls, and layers of chains to create one-of-a-kind treasures.

Perfect for sea-and-be-seen crowd.

Available at Shopgirl, 1206 West Webster Avenue, at Racine Avenue (773-935-7467). Trunk show at Shopgirl, Thursday, July 20, 6-9 p.m.

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