Victoria’s No Secret

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.

VNG CFO Mary Brahim with the designer Victoria Natkin Goodman

Producer Jayne Hong           Gethin Anthony and Harry Lloyd of Game of Thrones

Goodman showed off her goods at a splashy trunk show on April 30, which felt more like the line’s launch/coming out party. Hosted by Studio Becker in Beverly Hills, the red carpet event showcased Goodman’s most personal collection yet. Inspired by The Great Gatsby, Madmen, and the Royals, VNG’s baubles were laid out everywhere, like colorful eye candy. The vast array of gorgeous earrings, necklaces and bracelets reflect Goodman’s time and devotion put forth in creating each piece, all handmade in LA using her eye, her hand, and her heart. The collection leaves for London on May 30th, and don’t be surprised if you end up seeing some of these pieces on the royal family. Well, the one on TV… www.vngjewelry.com