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"  Photo: Courtesy of Yvonne Leon About a month ago, Claire Distenfeld, owner of NYC boutique  Fivestory, Instagrammed a photo of an earring. It was a pearl ear jacket (learn more about what that means here) with a gold back, and it had to be mine.   Photo: Courtesy of Yvonne Leon The designer is Yvonne Leon, who comes from a long line of jewelers in Paris. Her pieces are playful and otherworldly, with a fine touch that nudges them into high-end territory. We spoke to the jeweler to learn more about who she designs for, where she gets her inspiration, and how her career is growing. Who is the woman you&amp;#039;re designing for? I create each piece for an active, outgoing, and modern woman who isn&amp;#039;t afraid of mixing styles and breaking the traditional jewelry codes. My jewels are not only aimed for the young trendy girl but also for classical women who want to add a touch of originality to their jewelry box.  You must have an insane collection. What jewelry do you wear everyday?  Everyday I wear my &amp;quot;Le Feuilletis&amp;quot; pendant, a &amp;quot;Dessous d&amp;#039;Oreille&amp;quot; and, of course, an animal ring. I like to mix jewelry for it to look elegant, original, and vintage.  Photo: Courtesy of Yvonne Leon Many of your pieces have touches of a vintage feel. Do you remember what jewelry any of the women in your life wore when you were growing up? My grandmother used to wear a Marquise diamond ring. I loved this ring, mainly the contrast of this amazingly cut diamond in a maple leaf form\u2014so original and retro at the same time! Do you have a favorite decade to pull inspiration from? The &amp;#039;30s. Accessories played a main role in fashion at the time, and the women who wore them were refined and elegant. You began your career on the editorial side, as a stylist and editorial assistant. Do you use any of those skills now as a designer? They were great experiences that awoke my curiosity and taught me to be more reactive. I have also become more open-minded and much more aware of fashion.  Photo: Courtesy of Yvonne Leon Some of your most notable pieces are your &amp;quot;ear below&amp;quot; earrings. What attracts you most to this style? &amp;quot;Le dessous d&amp;#039;oreille&amp;quot; was created by my father in the 1980s. I was already wearing it as a toddler, therefore it was important for me to work on this original model and to revamp it with pearls, leaves, and pears. Related:  #ELLEloves: Miansai&amp;#039;s Rose Gold Screw Cuff Bracelet  Related: How Style Blogger Sincerely Jules Makes Flip Flops Chic Related: The Russian Fashion Pack&amp;#039;s Favorite New Jewelry Designer "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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