SILVER SPOON TO SILVERSMIH
Being born the daughter of actor James Garner automatically placed a silver spoon in the mouth of jewelry designer Gigi Garner. Although her birthright gave her certain advantages, she didn't just stop there. She has been a recording artist, a real-life licensed private investigator (a la Rockford) and she has written everything from three number one songs, a cookbook, a self help book, to a musical. Not to mention she is a black belt Tae Kwon Do and a certified scuba diver!
Several years ago she discovered she had a strong passion toward design. So she gathered up her creative energy, paid her own way through jewelry school and has now become one of LA's most innovative jewelry designers.
She has gained a long list of celebs clients who have her jewelry like:
Tyra Banks, Mary J. Blige, Lisa Kudrow, Penelope Cruz, Kate Beckinsale, Kristin Bell, Marlee Matlin, Patti LaBelle, Amanda Bynes, Marcia Cross, Aisha Taylor, Halle Berry, Jane Kaczmerek, Maria Menounos, Kristin Veitch, Joanna Cassidy, Sandra Bullock, Melissa Joan Hart, Taraji P. Henson, Ashleigh Banfield, Rikki Klieman, Jami Floyd, Nancy Grace, Dr. Robi Ludwig, Jane Velez-Mitchell, Jorja Fox, etc….
Her organic union of real stones and precious metals have really set her apart from other jewelry craftsmen and are totally unique to her particular design style. Everything is handmade by her and one-of-a kind.
Her work has been sought after since her pieces have appeared on such television shows as:
DESPERATE HOUSWIVES, THE O.C.,20/20, COURT TV, AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL, ET, THE VIEW,GOOD MORNING AMERICA, TODAY SHOW,SHOWBIZ TONIGHT,FOXNEWS,MSNBC LIVE,TV CANDY, EXTRA, E ONLINE, HOLLYWOOD HEAT,LARRY KING LIVE,THE STAR JONES SHOW, and many others.
Her range of styles cover exotic high fashion pieces to conservative wear to accommodate her female news anchor clients all over the country. Her pieces have also been editorially featured in dozens of publications such as:
MARIE-CLAIRE, OK,IN STYLE, GENLUX,BRIDES, COSMO,LATINA,TV GUIDE, LAUNCHPAD, IN TOUCH, ELITE TRAVELER,LA CONFIDENTIAL, GLAMOUR, FRONT DESK,LOS ANGELES MAGAZINE, LUCIERE, LATTITUDES AND ATTITUDES,etc.
Gigi works "By Appointment Only" at her showroom in LA's trendy fashion district of West Hollywood. This has created a very exclusive set of private clients, stylists, magazine editors, costume designers, etc. who run in and out of her showroom all day to get jewelry for TV shows, charity events, photo sessions, award shows, gifts, special occasions, etc.
An amazing amount of thought and attention goes into every piece almost as if it were more a piece of "art" than just a piece of jewelry. Even though she only started her business a couple of years ago, she has made tremendous strides thus far and it will be a pleasure to see what evolves in her future.
And the best thing about it is… She has done it all on her own. ;)
