Earrings by Marjorie Baer www.mbaer.com

You Can Baer to Wear These

Yes, there were some amazing artists and products at the Kari Feinstein-organized Style Lounge yesterday. One of those was the affable Marjorie Baer, who had on a pair of must-be-noticed earrings (not the ones in the photograph, but similar) and a table full of unique pieces (earrings, necklaces, bracelets, belts).

The Bay Area-based designer's career began on the steps of New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art in the late 60's. The recent Berkeley grad displayed her first group of hand-crafted necklaces, bracelets and earrings-the pioneering pieces that would lay the groundwork for 18 years of collections. Although her style has evolved with the changing times, it's always maintained its original design concept: each earring, ring, bracelet is unique.

Baer says she strives " for meaning in the pieces and for a feeling of cultural connection. The forms and look cannot be random; they have to make sense in cultural terms, connecting us with the symbolic heritage of our ancient societies and indigenous people. Each piece is made to last and resonate the enduring values that inspire me."

You can find information about Baer on her aforementioned website. Her jewelry (surprisingly reasonably priced -- those in the image above, sterling, mind you, are only $45) is available at Nordstroms and www.nordstrom.com. (We liked her stuff so much, we've already bid on a necklace on Ebay.)