Press: In the News
Boutiquing
January 2010
See The Passionate Collector's Cowgirl Necklace featured in a January edition of Style Spot.
"...We asked local style expert Candice Shih, OC Register's "Style Binge" Blogger, to pick her favorite gifts under $80 from our Everything Under $80 Shopping Event in December to prove you can buy boutiques gifts without breaking the bank...watch and see the goodies she found!"
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Lucky Magazine
January 2010
Lucky Magazine's January 2010 issue includes an ad featuring a special coupon code for Lucky readers!
US Weekly Magazine
November 2009
US Weekly Magazine's November 2009 issue features an ad for The Passionate Collector's fabulous line of handmade emerald and ruby jewelry.
US Weekly Magazine
November 2009
US Weekly Magazine's November 2009 issue features an ad for The Passionate Collector's wide variety of rings.
Lucky Magazine
October 2009
Lucky Magazine's October 2009 issue includes an ad featuring a special coupon code for Lucky readers!
US Weekly Magazine
October 2009
The Passionate Collector's $120 citrine earrings are featured in an ad in US Weekly Magazine's October 2009 issue.
Boutiquing
September 2009
From the moment we set eyes on The Passionate Collector we were in love! From bold and brilliant statement necklaces to regal and romantic bracelets, and everything in between, jewelry connoisseur and collector owner Susan has perfected the art of locating the most unique pieces and designers you won't find everywhere else.
Redbook Magazine
April 2009
Redbook Magazine's April 2009 issue features a sweepstakes contest with the chance to win the Diamond & 18K Gold Bangle from thepassionatecollector.com's Couture Collection.
MSNBC.com
February 2009
In a Pickle About What to Buy Your Valentine? Guys' Guide to Jewelry and The Passionate Collector® Come to the Rescue With Great Bargains Online
NEWPORT BEACH, CA - It's tempting in a down economy to take a pass this Valentine's Day, but online jewelry boutiques Guys' Guide to Jewelry and The Passionate Collector® have put together some easy-on-the-wallet-suggestions. Both sites have great Valentine's Day gift ideas for every budget; items range from $4 to $6,400, with almost 90 items under $250.
AskMen.com
February 2009
SITE OF THE DAY—GuysGuidetoJewelry.com
Description:
As hard as we try, we will never truly understand the intricacies of buying jewelry, and that's where sites like this come in handy.
What We Think:
Absolutely perfect for the holiday gift-buying season, GuysGuideToJewelry.com is a great resource for men looking to purchase something shiny for their girl.
Best Feature:
Did you know there's specific jewelry for bookworm women? Well, GuysGuideToJewelry.com did, and they've got a selection you'll want to check out before spending your hard-earned dollars.
Valley Magazine
January 2009
Valley Magazine's January 2009 issue mentions Jennifer Mankin's JennaViv Collection, which is featured exclusively on thepassionatecollector.com.
Modern Luxury Dallas, Angeleno, & Riviera
December 2008
An article printed in the December 2008 issue of Modern Luxury Dallas, Angeleno, and Riviera magazines features the Temple Ring found on thepassionatecollector.com.
LA-Story.com
November 2008
For the Two of You: New Guy's Guide to Jewelry Launches along with New JennaViv Line
The Passionate Collector® is a company devoted to jewelry, run by a woman who loves jewelry and wants to make purchasing it easy for guys and girls. Susan Shieldkret, who launched the firm in 2005, aims to provide high-quality, well-designed jewelry on the internet while offering customers the secure feeling provided by a department and specialty jewelry stores. Recently she added a new line for women and a helpline for men who want to give jewelry as a gift ...
Bloomberg.com
October 2008
ThePassionateCollector.com Finds Success With Launch of Fine Jewelry Line
NEWPORT BEACH, CA—(MARKET WIRE)—10/08/08—"Despite the fact that last week was the worst week in America's economic history since the Great Depression, we had a rocking launch and found that people are still buying fine jewelry," said Susan Shieldkret, owner of thepassionatecollector.com, an online boutique that sells jewelry and accessories. "It seems that people are still looking for great investment pieces," Shieldkret added, referring to the fine gold and diamond JennaViv Collection of jewelry that her company introduced last Thursday in Newport Beach, Calif. "We were pleasantly surprised by the number of pieces we sold."
The JennaViv Collection is the first in thepassionatecollector.com's Featured Designer Program, with the collection being sold exclusively through the website. The purpose of this program is to present designers to jewelry lovers everywhere and to showcase their designs at www.thepassionatecollector.com.
"Our Featured Designer Program will help bring attention to talented designers and also makes their original designs available to jewelry enthusiasts who want to own distinctive pieces you won't see everywhere else," said Shieldkret. "I chose to launch this program with Jennifer Mankin's JennaViv Collection because her exquisite designs using the premium gold, diamonds and other gems represent the superior level of quality we're proud to provide at ThePassionateCollector(TM). We feel that the internet allows customers -- no matter where they live -- access to more unique jewelry choices; but unlike so many internet vendors, we stand behind our jewelry and guarantee our superior craftsmanship in our diamond pieces. When all is said and done, our integrity is our most important commodity."
The inspiration for the JennaViv Collection came to Mankin as she traveled through Europe and was struck by the rich, dramatic Mediterranean architecture she saw, especially at the location where Cleopatra and Marc Antony would rendezvous. The jewelry is handcrafted in Europe from 18K gold and diamonds that are extremely high in color and clarity. All the diamonds in the JennaViv Collection are hand-set, which makes the prongs stronger because they are fitted to the diamond better than machine-set diamonds. There are currently 12 designs in the collection, with plans for more pieces to be added later this fall. Prices will range from $500 to $20,000.
Mankin designs jewelry with an emphasis on the dramatic, and believes that even striking jewelry should be comfortable enough to wear every day. She also believes jewelry should make a woman feel great. "Every woman should have a touch of glamour in her life, with a 'go-to, signature piece of jewelry' that makes her smile every time she puts it on," said Mankin, whose years of experience with fine jewelry while working at Tiffany & Co. and Charriol led her into the field of jewelry design.
LA-Story.com
October 2008
JennaViv jewelry line makes a splashy debut for Passionate Collector!
... The party is the debut of a delectable new line of jewels called JennaViv, designed and executed under the highly innovative eye of exuberant blonde designer, Jennifer Mankin. It's primarily a private gathering of her friends and supporters who know how talented she is. During her previous careers at Tiffany and Philippe Charriol, she was asked "not to wear my own designs to work any more, because clients would say, Do you have something like that?" Because those brands didn't, she formed her own line ...
iVillage.com
September 2008
Eco-Friendly Fall Fashions: Precious Metals
Your perfect going-out bag doesn't need to be black or leather. Instead, go green and stylish with this silver mini-clutch from The Passionate Collector®—perfect for holding your cell phone, some cash and lip gloss when you're out on the town. The most impressive thing about this great find is that it's made entirely out of recycled juice boxes. Now how's that for innovative?
