Loree Rodkin

Loree Rodkin is an American jewelry designer born February 25, 1949 in Chicago and based in Los Angeles. She designed Michelle Obama's inaugural jewelry, now in the Smithsonian Institution's permanent collection. Her work spans couture jewelry, fragrances, candles and eyewear, with pieces crafted for celebrities including Cher, Madonna, Elton John, Rihanna and Mary J. Blige. She founded her jewelry design studio in the 1980s, launching the Gothic-inspired line Loree Rodkins Gothic. Her designs feature Art Nouveau and Gothic elements, symbolism, precious stones, gold and platinum.