Little Purple Cow sells lines based on treasures from long ago. The antique collection gets inspiration from hotel keys, skeleton keys and tiny diary keys. The humble and nearly forgotten typewriter is the base of the Printing Press collection that uses type-bar "arms" to form the a bib necklace or a pendant.
Nicole Joy Leibman, the designer behind the jewelry brand Little Purple Cow. Leibman, a former intellectual property attorney, found inspiration from a new business while rummaging in the dusty boxes in her family's basement. Old cabinet handles and fork tines sparked her imagination and Nicole decided she wanted to offer customized jewelry transformed from personal heirlooms and keepsakes- a key to a childhood diary, grandmother's antique silverware, a silver baby cup, and vintage typewriter bars could all be crafted into necklaces, rings and bracelets. The pieces are hand-finished and cast in sterling silver.
The company's first line was inspired by a collection of antique silverware and the classic spoon ring and spoon cuff. Spoon rings have long history. It is believed that they originated in 17th century England when enterprising servants stole silverware to create wedding rings. Sailors would also steal silverware from the galley to fashion pieces to send to their sweethearts back home. In the Little Purple Cow Story Book collection, rings with fairy-tale-inspired handles become sweetly sentimental rings. Little Purple Cow jewelry is sold in specialty boutiques and on online with prices ranging from $45- $320.
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