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(Alexandria , VA) – Award-winning fine jewelry designer Pamela Froman is making her Alexandria debut this month! Come see her fabulous collection of one-of-a-kind and limited edition styles at Mystique, October 14th and 15th.

A native New Yorker, Pamela Froman moved to Paris upon graduation from FIT, and began her career designing jewelry collections for top European couturier salons, including Courreges, Cacharel, Carita, Guy Larouche, and Valentino. While she enjoyed working with these established labels, she felt the need to share her personal definition of exceptional jewelry and decided to launch her signature line. Pamela now resides in California, but is still inspired by old-world architecture, especially scrolly wrought iron gates and the decorative domes of St. Petersberg.

Jewelry lovers have had a “crush” on Pamela Froman’s unique design style since the debut of her collection, which earned her the promising title of JCKRising Star (2006). And when InDesign Magazine identified Pamela as one of the Best New Designers of 2008, it marked the beginning of an award-winning streak that has yet to slow down: She has since been honored to receive the prestigious Town & Country Couture Design Award for Best of Gold (2008), as well as the Spectrum Awards’ Consumer’s Choice Honor (2009), the MJSA Vision Award (2009), the WJA Diva Award (2009), the Couture Design Award for Best in Bridal (2009), and (2010) MJSA Vision Award, 1 st Place Gold Distinction!

Hand-crafted in Los Angeles, CA, the award-winning “Pamela Froman Fine Jewelry Collection” is best known for innovative designs combining multiple colors of 18k gold with 22k and Platinum, and Pamela’s signature “Crushed” texture. “I feel strongly that individuality is the underlying theme of beauty,” Pamela explains, “which is why each piece is handmade, so no two will ever be identical, even if they are similar in design.”

(Alexandria, VA) – Favorite local writer Susan McCorkindale will be signing copies of her newest book 500 Acres And No Place to Hide this Saturday, October 8, at Mystique’s waterfront jewelry boutique, located at 211 The Strand.

Middleburg resident Susan McCorkindale is the mother of two sons, recent widow, and fledgling farm manager. The author of two highly acclaimed memoirs, she momentarily considered an acting career before making a detour into marketing. She has held top spots at Family Circle and Popular Science magazines.

In this latest memoir, a charming, poignant, and uproarious follow-up to Confessions of a Counterfeit Farm Girl, Susan McCorkindale chronicles the continuously harrowing journey of what happens when you leave the big city for the land of wide-open spaces. Her story takes a serious turn when her husband is diagnosed with terminal cancer. But it is Susan’s honest and humorous take on life that makes this book a refreshing and quick read.

“It’s so fun to host a book-signing for Susan, ” adds Mystique owner (and Middleburg resident) Elizabeth Mandros. “I’ve loved her books, her sense of humor and want to share it with others. “

Indeed, First Lady Michelle Obama has good taste.  She was spotted wearing up-and-coming jewelry designer Katie Decker cuff bracelets at the president’s fundraiser this past Tuesday evening.

These bangles are 18kt white gold diamond bangles and available here at Mystique. Wear one or stack them like the First Lady did. Shop now!

Congratulations to Mystique on being named as one of Washingtonian Bride & Groom’s 2011 recommended Stores. Romance , Passion and Love, well that sums up what we feel at Mystique Jewelers about getting engagaed . Thank you so much Washingtonian for this award!  With the New Year ahead of us Mystique welcomes New couples looking for that special ring. You’ll find your “One of a Kind” , as you already have here at Mystique.