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Frederique Dessemond, originally from Marseille, France, studied art history in Aix-en-Provence and later at La Sorbonne in Paris. In 1999, Frederique packed her bags and headed to New York as she had always longed for the city's creative energy, its urban beauty, and the artistic inspiration. She worked with a young designer Joelle Klein from her hometown and up-and-coming accessory and fashion designer Paige Novick before finally deciding to work on her own in 2001. She started by working with vintage clothing and accessories and transforming them in brand new uniquely beautiful pieces. She sold them on the streets of Nolita unitl she started designing necklaces. Her jewelry caught the eye of numerous buyers since then keeping her busy, balancing between the demands of her ever-growing jewelry business and her family. She finds inspiration in just about everything: nature, animals, vintage...She has scoured the flea markets of France and the United States picking up amulets for her modern-looking rings, monogrammed pendants and delicate necklaces. Dessemond launched her jewelry collection in 2001 with her famous 14 karat gold disc necklace which was a contemporary spin on a version traditionally worn by French women.