The lovely and vibrant Victoria Natkin Goodman, aka VNG Jewelry, is a Los Angeles-based artist who travels the world to exotic locales in search of fabulous vintage finds, then handcrafts them into couture jewelry pieces. These works of art are all one-of-a-kind statement pieces, each feeling as though it were made especially for you. What makes VNG so unique is Goodman’s ability to hunt down a vintage Chanel piece in Paris, and create a thoroughly modern crocheted cuff bracelet back in her LA studio. Her passion for the beauty and architecture of each find is evident in her knockout pieces that look far more pricey than they actually are…not to mention once these jewels are adorned around your neck or on your wrist, you’re looking very movie-star-ish.
Goodman uses vintage rhinestones, Swarovski crystals in various hues, gold, vintage silver, chains and black lacquer and then crochets them on metallic leather in shades like grey, white and black. One of her most stunning pieces is part of the Paris Collection, where four vintage gold tigers with emerald green Swarovski crystals are infused with black leather which makes for a bold necklace that could pass for Cartier…easily. And her impressive collection is vast, as she is constantly designing, finding new ways to utilize those rare old pieces she collects. Although Goodman prefers to sell her treasures privately at exclusive trunk shows throughout LA, you can shop for them online at Etsy and her website. www.vngjewelry.com
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I have had the pleasure of watching Victoria Natkin Goodman at work in her studio, and on a buying trip. Watching her handle each jewel and bobble in her hand, weighing, rolling, holding the pieces to the light. It is no wonder to me that the outcome of each unique piece, is an Estate Classic. There is not one alike. Just like the artist, each piece is one of a kind! Congratulations to VNG!
I have had the pleasure of watching Victoria Natkin Goodman at work in her Beverly Hills Studio, and on buying trips. I watch her handle each jewel and bobble in her hand, weighing, rolling and holding the pieces up to the light. It is no wonder to me, that the outcome of each unique piece, is an Estate Classic. There is not one alike. Just like the artist, One of a kind! Congratulations to VNG!
I have an original VNG piece that is dear to me. I can play “jacks” at the times I wear it, for inside the courtier crotchet pocket is a cherry red ball and a set of pickup jacks. Unique, fun, lovely.