Love and Labor

Urban Bloom has a 10% off coupon with code: "muaxo." The store is stocked but everything is limited edition or one-of-a-kind so now is the time to shop.

Everywhere brown

What you can find at Urban Bloom this fall will be a major focus on chocolate browns paired with deep plums, brass earrings in a million shapes, lots of genuine leaf necklaces. The styles are all very versatile.

Falling into a new season

Urban Bloom says goodbye to summer and introduces fall with a major site update of new earrings, bracelets, and necklaces. Within the shop and the fashion world at large, the romantic look and leaf motif will continue to be strong this Fall.

Look Shop List

Urban Bloom will feature some select styles for sale at Look Shop List.It's in the beginning stages but you for those who can't deal with watching auctions, you can find clothes from other shops, sellers, and independent sellers here. You can view all listings on Look Shop List: For Sale

Kaia necklaces back in stock!

Back by popular demand are the Kaia necklaces. I promise to restock all the colors shortly!

Indie Jackpot

Enter to win a basketful of indie designer goods including a custom design by Urban Bloom simply by visiting the Modish blog, visiting one of the contributing shops, and posting a comment on something you've discovered. I'm a sucker for reading great reviews and here are some of the lovely comments people have made about their favorite Urban Bloom's designs:

Lily necklace: "...this one from Urban Bloom really caught my attention. It's simple, but really beautiful!"
Camille earrings: "I love these earrings"
Wavy circle bracelet: "Love Urban Bloom's wavy circle bracelet. It would add some nice flash for when you're out waving your arms in the air like you just don't care. :)" and "Thought this bracelet was great. Love those circles. Very unique!" AND "How pretty is this bracelet from urban bloom."
Perennial Beauty no. 26: "Me gusta mucho."
Gold leaf necklaces: "The Gold Leaf necklaces at Urban Bloom look amazing! Wouldn't they be just gorgeous for fall?"
Sterling silver leaf necklaces: "Gimme gimme gimme! Manners go to heck when in sight of the prettiness."
Betsy: "I love gold, and I love simple post earrings (although it hurts when I talk on the phone and type at the same time)."
Cameron: "these earrings are so simple and pretty..."
Lucy Belle necklace: "This necklace from Urban Bloom is precious!"
Lucy Belle necklace: "Urban Bloom has the most beautiful and sweet necklace, Lucy Belle necklace. Check out the rest of the jewelry as well, there are quite a few pieces that are both simple and unique."
Luce leaves: "Browsing the Urban Bloom website, I fell in love with this beautiful necklace with leaves."

Mapping your Bauble and Chain

Perhaps Find By Click could tell the exact location of every Starbucks in Manhattan and Cory Archangel could provide you with the exact latitude and longtitude points, but only Leslie of Bauble and Chain can navigate you to the finest "bauble and chain" (read: jewelry) throughout Brooklyn. As a former Brooklynite and hardcore jewelry shopper, I contacted Leslie about her mapping of Brooklyn jewelry shops on Google maps, and she posted about the Gwendolyn and Lily necklaces from the Urban Bloom shop. [Thanks, Leslie!]

i've got a sweet tooth for art by susan belle

Welcome to the The Land of Cake and the phenomenal work of artist Susan Belle. Urban Bloom's shop is currently featuring a slice of the enchanting piece "She desires the gold but it is within her" (August 2007; full view above) but you can click here and here to delight in more delicacies by Susan. [Thanks, Susan!]

New look: Business cards

Instead of putting an image of my jewelry on my card, I'd like to opt for something floral, something sophisticated, something chic but still organic. Using courier for site's address font face as well as underlining of my URL adds a bit of irony and makes me think classic, indie, and URBAN.

New Series

Since a lot of Urban Bloom pieces found a new home (in a store in New Zealand), there's room for these new lovelies in my shop. I'm excited to offer the Lucy Belle neclace in a variety of colors - blue, green, peach/orange.

In the press: Urban Bloom is the Product of the Day

Jen, the blogger behind Products of the Day and internet window shopper extraordinaire, has declared the Luce with leaves necklace (above), Robin locket, and Golden Means earrings as "irresistible." Sweet!

I Love Thee Collection

The Bridal Wish List, a blog which scours the internet for all the modern brides' wants and needs, chose pieces from Urban Bloom's shop as today's must-have item. I'll let her tell you:

For me, one of the most important accessories for a bride is her jewelry. It definitely makes/breaks the look. You really have to pick the right style for your dress or else it will overpower your entire look. Enter Urban Bloom NYC. Urban Bloom is a New York City boutique that creates the perfect earrings to compliment your look. Visit their site to choose the perfect pair. Here are a few of my favorites:

The layered look

The chains can be worn separately or combined as pictured. The lavender is a lovely shade of purple with just a bit of sparkle.

Designer's favorite

The crystal is cut in the most intricate shape and when worn, the leaf rests perfectly on top. A true favorite of mine.

Fall into Winter

As I promised, I've restocked the leaves that everyone loved from last season. Available in silver and gold.

Put something cute on

I'm stocking my site with brand new pieces for fall and some Urban Bloom favorites. There are also one of a kind pieces on their way to my consignors and new consignment applications have gone out... stay tuned.

A Hella Good Spree

Did you hear? Recently, Hella Good, the creator of the most scrumptuous bath products, has opened a one-stop shop of handmade wearables featuring new jewelry styles by Urban Bloom.

Dainty blooms

These little flowers are so sweet and versatile. As it turns out, they've become my favorite accessory and both my sister and I are wearing them nonstop!

Shop update: Fine print

The USPS shipping rates were raised effective May 14, 2007 and I've had to adjust my shipping charges in the Urban Bloom shop. The new USPS Priority Mail rate for US shipping addresses is $6.25. This includes an online delivery confirmation, insurance up to $50, and a speedy delivery time making it entirely worth the few extra bucks! If you're placing an international order, please contact me at urbanbloomnyc AT yahoo.com for a shipping estimate. I'll continue to offer free shipping on domestic retail orders $75+. Please read my FAQ's for more exciting details.

Thanks and happy shopping!

New additions to the shop: Spring 2007 cont'd

Are you enjoying Spring? My last Spring update sold out so quickly that I decided not to wait to summer to showcase the most beautiful floral lockets. Newly created pieces include: Chica, Liza, and Beatrice. They look great paired over a long tunic dress or other solid blouse. Add leggings, primary colored flats, and you're good to go.

Also not to be overlooked are the recent addition to the Perennial Beauty collection - PB. no.22, PB. no.25, PB. no. 26. What could possibly be more elegant than one of these delicate creations paired with a strapless dress? Remember each of the beads are handpainted and there are no two alike.


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New additions at Hannah Zakari

Hannah Zakari has the latest pieces from Urban Bloom's spring collection. Stop by and check out some of these beauties pictured above.

Sneak Peak: New Additions to UrbanBloomnyc.com

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Meet Naima, Thalia, and Chica - a few accessories that I'll be adding to the shop and one other online store. Most are one of a kind so you can only access them by clicking the links below. Enjoy!

New additions for Spring at Little Paper Planes

Little Paper Planes has a new stock of Urban Bloom's spring designs including this leaf necklace. I love the varying hues. I want this!

Other highlights:

New additions at Shop Orange Button

Orange Button recently launched a selection of Urban Bloom favorites in addition to super sweet one of a kind styles. The owner Wendy has such a fantastic eye for selecting top quality pieces for her shop. Delighted to see more?

Here are some other Urban Bloom beauties:

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We have a winner

Rubber Sol won a gigantic basket of indie goodies including Urban Bloom's Be Elizabethan Creme Cameo necklace (pictured above) through the Creature Comforts giveaway. Rubber Sol has sweet reviews of all the other goodies she won including this one about her Urban Bloom necklace:


Cameos. Oh Cameos. I love them so!

Urban Bloom has become on of my favorite places to lurk around, and I've repeatedly found myself coveting this Perennial Beauty No 12 piece. It's gorgeous as is my new cameo necklace!

New additions at My My

Full of zines, jewelry, and plush creatures, there are all sorts of indie gems for sale in this awesome artist-owned shop known as MY MY. Select from handmade pieces online or check her news page to find her at a craft fair. Urban Bloom updates MY MY with new pieces every few monthes so be on the lookout.

Stockist: Emerging Thoughts

Emerging Thoughts is one to watch. This new site emerges as one of the best online communities for independent artists where you'll find everything from jewelry and reconstructured vintage clothing to indie music and film reviews.

A great selection of Urban Bloom's designer favorites are featured in the shop.

Press: Inside Seventeen magazine cont'd

Seventeen magazine asked My Bonnie and Clyde to submit products for their April 2007 contest. Urban Bloom's triple strand vermeil and crystal earrings were selected by the fashion editors at the magazine as a must-have accessory for prom go-ers. Thanks to Caroline, owner of Bonnie and Clyde, for the tremendous opportunity. The earrings will be available in a variety of colors starting later this Spring.

inSPiRING: sneak peak spring 2007

ETA a much larger photo and this explanation:
Well, here they are. There's a lot of new amazing stock coming to the shop for Spring 2007. The collection has been photographed and the pages designed but the thumbnails need to be created and linked from each of the categories (earrings, necklaces, etc).

I'm not the only one who has favorites from the bunch as I've already gotten requests for orders. Stay tuned.

Press: Seventeen Magazine, April 2007

Urban Bloom designed a pair of earrings for a Seventeen magazine "Prom Night" giveaway. They're featured on page 12 of the April 2007 issue under day 25. Visit their site on April 25th to win these beauties.

Stockist: Orange Button

Urban Bloom's Spring collection is going to be featured at Orange Button. This beloved online shop caters to all budgets and is known for its superior jewelry selection. Pieces are expected to be available in late March 2007.

New additions: Hannah Zakari's shop

Hannah Zakari is UK-based shop and ships internationally. Urban Bloom's Spring collection -- custom made for Hannah! -- has nearly sold out but there are still some awesome pieces available. The next update to her shop is likely to be in late March/early April so stay tuned.


I love the metro but I'd bike everywhere if I had my choice. Handmade in NYC, the Pedal Pusher bracelet is a sterling silver chain and clasp with 3/4" bike charm. I want this!


For fashionable computer geeks and internet lovers only. The Cyber bracelet is handmade in NYC and features a gold tone chain and clasp along with a 3/4" computer charm. I want this!


Unlike any other. Delicate pink leaf charm makes a beautiful pendant. Handmade in NYC, the Syrup necklace features 24 inch 14K gold filled chain and clasp with pink tourmaline and white freshwater pearl. The centerpiece is a 1" leaf charm. I want this!


In the Plum Bird necklace, purple crystals accent a brass laurel pendant. A delicate bird charm hangs below. Limited edition. Handmade in NYC. Gold tone components with 14K gold filled chain and clasp. 16" L chain and 3/4" L bird charm. I want this!


This one of a kind necklace appropriately named Satiate, is handmade in NYC and will satisfy your accessory wishes and make others green with envy. Hunter green Swarovski pearls are clustered on gold tone components and chain 19" L chain and 3/4" L dyed green jade stone. I want this!


Be sure to add this delicate necklace to your collection for the ultimate feminine touch. Part of the Perennial Beauty collection, this one of a kind necklace no. 19 is handmade in NYC. Imported from Russia, there is a delicate floral design painted on a luminous mother of pearl oval bead. 14K goldfilled chain and components, 17"L chain, 1"L pendant. I want this!

New additions: My Bonnie and Clyde

Feminimity at it's finest! Express your girly side with these handmade locket & bow earrings. Juliana earrings are handmade in NYC and feature gold toned heart lockets dangling from gold toned bows on vermeil earwires. Approx. 1" in length.
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Add intricacy and intrigue with these silver filigrees that make for an easy mix & match accessory. Future Classic earrings are handmade in NYC and showcase silver plated filigrees on sterling silver earwires and all sterling silver hardware. Approx. 2" in length. I want this!


SOLD: My Bonnie and Clyde

This precious little necklace gives the perfect feminine touch to any attire! Isn't it plenty lovely? The Plenty lovely necklace is handmade in NYC and is a cluster of charms and stones including a sterling silver heart charm, aquamarine stone, smoky quartz stone, and pink chalcedony stone on sterling silver chain. Approx. 16" in length. SOLD


Haven't you noticed how popular birds have become lately? Join the hipsters obsessed with the flying friends... Habitat necklace is handmade in NYC with 14k gold filled chain & hardware, gold tone bird charms. Approx. 16" in length. SOLD