When I walked into Gigi Garner's West Hollywood showroom I had no idea what to expect. I knew she designed jewelry for Hollywood's brightest stars like Mary J. Blige, Orlando Bloom, Marcia Cross, Amanda Bynes, Sandra Bullock, and Penelope Cruz, just to name a few, but part of me was afraid I would hate everything.

I didn't hate everything. I pretty much fell in love with everything.

Unlike most Hollywood jewelry designers, Gigi isn't a one-hit-wonder. Gigi started out designing "worry beads." Worry Beads is a strand of beads that you can loosely wear around your hand and just kind of fiddle with, that became insanely popular with celebrities. Instead of being coined the "worry beads" girl, Gigi went on to design a wide variety of pieces.

Gigi Garner combines real stones and precious metals to create one-of-kind pieces. Did I mention she does all of this working solo? She is a one-woman show, which made me appreciate her wonderful work so much more.

I took a spin around her studio/showroom and played dress up with her jewelry. I started with the rings and let me tell you, I can't get them out of my head because they are gorgeous. My absolute favorite is her Amethyst Quartz ring. The ring is stunning and is sure to rake in the compliments. It will also help you get some sleep, as some believe that amethyst helps with insomnia.

After falling in love with a dozen more pieces, I had to check out her earrings since earrings are my thing. My favorite pair was the green drop earrings that Mary J. Blige wore in a Genlux magazine shoot. I must have been drooling like a puppy because Gigi made me a pair – right in front of me!

I left her showroom about an hour later with earrings on my ears and a smile on my face. By the time I got home I had already received three compliments on my earrings. Gigi works "by appointment only" so if you are in the L.A. area be sure to set aside some time for Gigi Garner.

• To purchase her Amethyst Quartz ring online go to FredaLa.com
• For more information on Gigi visit her website GigiGarner.com

  Gigi Garner Jewelry

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