SKU: SSN11
Weight: 1.00 lbs
$ 235.00
In 1983 Regan Caton and Betsy Milliken met on an interview for the same job. They were both hired by a New York based costume jewelry company to design their spring line. For three months they worked together designing and creating a stunning line of jewels. A friendship formed and being young and naïve the two decided to launch their own designer jewelry company, and in May 1983 with a $500.00 loan, Rumblefish was spawned. By the way if you are wondering about the name Rumblefish, the cult classic by the same name had poster advertisements all over the city. Walking downtown the two spotted a movie poster and at the same time said “Rumblefish, that’s it.”
From the start Rumblefish was a success. The jewelry started showing up in all the major fashion publications. Stores such as Bergdorf Goodmans, Saks, Barney’s, Fred Segal, and other specialty stores were carrying Rumblefish. Celebrities such as Brooke Shields, Biannca Jagger, Bruce Springsteen and Christy Brinkley all wore Rumblefish pieces. Christy Brinkley even called to inform them she was appearing on Johnny Carson and to tune in, as she was wearing a jacket adorned with Rumblefish brooches. The next month Ms. Brinkley ordered the whole collection to bring on her honeymoon.
Rumblefish continued to grow and things were great, it was the 80s how could it not be! Rumblefish was now located in a huge loft in Chelsea, and both Regan and Betsy worked and lived there. In late 1987 a string of unfortunate personal events for the two forced them to shut down operations. Both sadly left Rumblefish behind, and moved on with their lives. Of course as life goes, things got better. They both had many wonderful life experiences; Regan married, and now has two beautiful daughters. She also launched two other accessory companies. Betsy worked in the fine jewelry industry in New York, helping to also launch a successful line of fine jewelry.
Remaining friends all these years they decided to relaunch Rumblefish, as of January 2005. Knowing this to be their true passion, they are excited to continue where they left off and put their creative energies into their dynamic collections.
Rumblefish is dedicated to crafting jewelry in a responsible way using recycled gold and silver as well as conflict free stones. The Signature Collection is made with vintage materials whenever possible. Packaging is recycled when possible and gift items are shipped in keepsake boxes that can be reused. Rumblefish has launched Charmed By A Cause to focus on charms designed specifically for causes, in addition to the existing charms on the website that bring awareness to important issues. 100% of retail profits will benefit these organizations.
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And by the way, not only are they excellent jewelry designers and environmentally friendly, but also the people at Rumblefish are Charmed by a Cause. They say:
Rumblefish is honored to align with The Noble Awards. It is our intention to support and encourage noble acts and awareness by creating the Be A Noble Jewelry Collection. Under the umbrella of Rumblefish, Charmed By A Cause will donate 100% of the retail profits from online sales to Noble Charities. The collection will continue to develop as the Noble Charities awareness grows. Learn more at www.thenobleawards.org
"Unselfish and noble actions are the most radiant pages in the biography of souls"
-David Thomas
Visit our Charmed By A Cause Collection
Be A Noble www.rumblefishcollection.com/cart.php
Keep A Child Alive www.rumblefishcollection.com/cart.php
Nicole Dial Foundation www.rumblefishcollection.com/cart.php
BECAF Breast Cancer Emergency Aid Foundation www.rumblefishcollection.com/cart.php
Rumblefish also has and will do retail shows to benefit
worthwhile organizations. To date we have hosted and
been part of shows to raise money for the following:
- Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
- Portable Playhouse (bringing a day of fun to children in hospitals)
- Friends Of Jersey Battered Woman’s Services
- CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates for children in foster care)
- Hospice
- Juvenile Diabetes Foundation
- Girl’s I.N.C
- Autism Speaks