Influenced by her mother’s timeless style, artist Kara Ackerman has turned her personal passion and education into a professional career of jewelry design.  After years of studying jewelry and earning a degree in gemology, Kara used her knowledge to create pieces with both vision and purpose. The collections are infused with a distinct sense of individuality and style, executed naturally due to Kara’s innate artistic ability.  Now a successful entrepreneur, Ms. Ackerman credits her family and everyday experiences as her source of inspiration.

Ms. Ackerman’s complete jewelry collections include GemGirls, Kara Ackerman Designs and KSA Designs for Men. GemGirls is comprised primarily of personalized charms that fit beautifully on necklaces and bracelets. Kara Ackerman Designs is a line composed of high-end, ready-to-wear pieces including earrings, rings, necklaces, bracelets and brooches. KSA Designs for Men includes cuff links and sterling silver money clips that are both smart and stylish. From her New York City Showroom, Ms. Ackerman also designs custom, one-of-a-kind pieces, working directly with her clients to create an extraordinary and meaningful shopping experience. Ms. Ackerman works in platinum, high karat golds, vermeil and sterling silver. Celebrities who have sported Kara’s jewelry include Demi Moore, Kristin Chenoweth, Olivia Wilde, Chelsea Handler, Zoe Saldana, Portia de Rossi, Miley Cyrus, Lauren Graham, Hayden Panettiere, Ali Larter, Rosario Dawson, Carey Mulligan, Selena Gomez, Kerry Washington, Alison Janey, Martie Maguire Jessica Biel, Megan Fox and Amy Poehler. Jewelry can be purchased at shop.karaackerman.com