Chicago - May 16, 2008

A Great Hand

Luc Kieffer Jewelry

Your hands have skills that are manyfold.

They can open the fridge. Flip the bird to the jerkass who cut you off and stole your parking spot. Raise a spoon (or ten) of ice cream to your mouth.

Looks like somebody’s paws need some discipline.

Cuff ’em with a piece from Luc Kieffer. The Parisian designer has collaborated with the likes of Yves Saint Laurent, Chanel, and Louis Vuitton. Kieffer’s signature is captured materials within light-reflecting resin.

His latest collection is divided into series: Star (Swarovski crystal rings, cuffs); Passiflora (pearly flowers and crystal rings, necklaces, earrings, bangles); Beach (simple, shapely bangles); Building (geometric crystal pendants, rings); and Chain, Barbed Wire, and Zip (made with each material respectively).

The contrasting hard metals and feminine shapes make for a rocker-goes-to-the-ball look.

Now that’s something worth getting your hands on.

Available at Samantha, 64 East Walton Street, between Michigan Avenue and Rush Street (312-951-5383 or samanthachicago.com). To see styles, go to luckieffer.com.