Cynthia Gregg draws her inspiration for the creation of her exquisite jewelry from intimate daily contact with each shimmering gemstone. She spreads them around her on all available surfaces where they glint and beckon until she sees deep within them and extracts the magical setting that will enhance their perfection. For her, each individual stone is alive with possibility and her challenge is to find its essence and translate it into bold strokes that remain true to the uniqueness of each gem. 

The strong, clean lines of cynthia | gregg’s designs captivate at first glance and continue to entice, amazing the beholder. Most pieces are one-of-a-kind, yet affordable investments in 18k white or yellow gold, each with a distinct personality much like the designer herself. Every stone is rich, sumptuous, boldly cut and instantly recognizable as a quality piece. 

Versatility is one of the highlights of Cynthia Gregg’s jewelry. Many pieces convert from day-wear to nighttime splendor with an easy flick of the finger. One of the stunning floral pieces can, for instance, be worn in a number of different ways: as a brooch, a pendant, or as the centerpiece in a pearl choker or your own favorite necklace. Any of these styles can be worn with or without the intricately crafted, gold stem. 

Earrings, too, can be transformed from daytime, button-like gems to elaborate chandelier pieces for an evening out. Alternately, using a simple yet elegant French ear wire, balanced with a solitary diamond bezel can change the entire dynamic. 

Cynthia Gregg has had an illustrious career, always demanding the most of herself and bringing out the best in all she tackles. Her pursuit of perfection took her to the equivalent rank of a 3-star General in the civilian branch of the U.S. Army. Her acuity andefficiency allowed her to develop programs for tracking the maintenance of Army installations. cynthia | gregg obtained two advanced degrees in Public Policy and Business and served as Deputy to the Chairman of the National Endowment of the Arts, seeking to increase corporate funding for the arts throughout the U.S. Throughout her career, cynthia | gregg has added her creative touch to projects as far abroad as the former Soviet Union, where she set up a business renovating and bringing back craftsmanship to pre-revolutionary apartments for embassies. As Chair of the Historic Preservation Committee she led the U.S. delegation to UNESCO’s meeting in Rome and upon observing, firsthand, the miraculous drawings outlining the Sistine Chapel figures, she knew her future lay in bringing life to her own bold designs. It was while blazing this trail that cynthia | gregg realized that her profound desire was to create tangible items of lasting beauty. 

Setting aside her 3-star awards, Cynthia Gregg launched herself with boundless enthusiasm into the world of gemstones and jewels when six years ago she started to design and market her pieces privately. The success of these first steps led swiftly to Cynthia Gregg fine jewelry and today a vast array of glorious pieces is available in stores nationwide and through her website.

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