The Caroline Carlisle jewelry line is often described as a "collision of art and science". Learn more about the Carlisle collection, and find out where you can get a piece here.
About Caroline Carlisle
Caroline Blackenbeckler is the mastermind behind the Caroline Carlisle jewelry collection. A jewelry designer from Texas, Caroline is a self-proclaimed "gem nerd" with a passion for unique jewelry.
After studying art history at the University of Virginia, Caroline enrolled in the Gemological Institute of America and graduated with Graduate Jeweler and Graduate Gemologist degrees. All of this training led to the founding of Caroline Carlisle in 2006. The collection was named so as an homage to Caroline's grandmother, and made an interesting addition to the jewelry industry.
One of a Kind Jewelry
Caroline Carlisle is very popular among jewelry buffs that are looking for one of a kind pieces to add to their collections. Quality is ensured because a certified gemologist has approved every stone and metal used in the Caroline Carlisle jewelry line.
Blackenbeckler also notes that she seeks out only the finest stones to be used in the jewelry she creates. Her stones of choice include:
- Brazilian Tourmalines
- Burmese Spinels
- Tahitian Pearls
- Russian Staurolites
- Diamonds
The above stones are used to accentuate 18-karat yellow and rose gold designs. Each piece of jewelry is unique because Blackenbeckler hand-twists the gold, creating an off the cuff design-something you don't see very often in the jewelry industry.
Where to Buy Caroline Carlisle Jewelry
Caroline Carlisle jewelry isn't exactly easy to find. It is sold exclusively through Forty Five Ten in Dallas, Texas.
Forty Five Ten opened in 2000, and has quickly become one of the area's premier boutiques. The store's clientele includes everyone from Oprah Winfrey, Laura Bush, and Melissa Etheridge to Angie Harmon and Gwyneth Paltrow.
In addition to selling the Caroline Carlisle collection, Forty Five Ten also carries jewelry by other cutting edge designers like:
- Airess
- Beth Orduña
- Carolina Barbieri
- Dean Harris
- Elizabeth Showers
- Gabriela de la Vega
- Gabrielle Sanchez
- Guenveur Furst
- Ippolita
- Irene Neuwirth
- Jamie Joseph
- Jill Platner
- Julie Baker
- Kimme Winter
- Lana
- Lauren Wiggins
- Mallary Marks
- Matthew Trent
- Melissa Joy Manning
- Ninh Wysocan
- Robert Lee Morris
- Roseanne Pugliese
- Matthew Trent
- Susanna Galanis
- Sue Gragg
- Suzanne Wilson
- Ugo Cacciatori
To learn more about Forty Five Ten, you can call their store (214-559-4510) or visit their location on 4510 McKinney Avenue.
The Cost
The cost of Caroline Carlisle jewelry varies. The more elaborate the design, the more you will pay. Pieces of the collection range in price from $280 to $10,000. Even the most expensive pieces are reasonably priced considering that the jewelry can never be replicated or mass-produced.
Contacting Caroline Carlisle
To discuss a custom design or to simply learn more about the collection, you can contact Caroline Carlisle at:
Caroline Carlisle
25 Highland Park Village #100-218
Dallas, TX 45205
Telephone: 214-827-1509
Email: info@carolinecarlisle.com
A Final Note
If you are looking for unique designer jewelry, you can't go wrong with a piece from the Caroline Carlisle Jewelry collection. Rings, earrings, and bracelets are versatile enough to be worn every day or saved for special events and fancy affairs. The best part, of course, is that every piece of jewelry is a one of a kind item. When you wear Caroline Carlisle jewelry, you can be sure that no one else in the world is wearing the same piece.
