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Guest Article: Ramona Singer on Life, Jewels, and the Housewives
By LAUREN BARTH
 
I would have never thought as a little girl I would be so fortunate to have found the success I have. My career started when I graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology with a BS in fashion merchandising and management. Upon my graduation I entered into the Macy’s executive training program and soon after became a buyer. In the early years I worked for big fashion houses like Calvin Klein and French Connection. I then went out on my own and started my very own RMS Fashions, a resale clothing company that I created from nothing and with a lot of hard work brought it to the top. During my 20 years in the clothing resale business I learned what it was like to be a woman in the business world. With dedication, courage and perseverance I shattered the ‘glass ceiling’ and was able to create an accomplished and successful company.

In 2007 I was approached by a production to be a part of a reality show called Manhattan Moms. It sounded like a great idea, as I would use this platform to show women how you can be a wife, mom and business woman – basically having it all. In addition I had been designing some pieces for my husband’s fourth generation jewelry company, True Faith Jewelry, and I wanted to begin sharing these pieces with the world. The show aired on Bravo under its new name Real Housewives of New York City. Needless to say it was a hit! Suddenly I needed to be wearing so many different entrepreneurial hats. In the past three years I have been fortunate enough to really exercise my potential when it comes to business. I have made a brand from my name by designing an entire collection for True Faith Jewelry, amazing art deco and estate inspired collections of jewelry for HSN and Tru Renewal, my skincare line. In addition I make everyday public appearances such as interviews and magazine photo shoots and I have many other projects that are in the works.



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Currently I am working tirelessly on my newest collection for HSN which will debut on Monday, September 20th between 3-5am EST and 3-5pm EST. I’m so excited to be back on the show to share the new line. Planning, creating and styling this all- new line has been an honor and frankly a lot of fun for me. We have experimented with all new materials and mediums and I am certain there is a piece for everyone! Some of my favorite pieces include gold vermeil with honey and amber citrines used to enhance the gold tone and beautiful green shades designed after my visits to Asian museums. In addition, I am introducing a fresh version of my signature cuff with a wider band, made with special black ebony with lapis lazuli, tanzanite and diamonds with a ring to match. This collection is designed for today’s fashions but with a timeless look that will never go out of style so it can be passed on through generations.

At the end of the day when I finally get to go home after a busy day of work I relax with my family, pour a glass of Pinot Grigio and smile because the thing I am most grateful for is my husband, Mario, and beautiful daughter, Avery. All the success is nothing if you have no one to share it with.

Ramona And The Mayor

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With Mayor Young in mt vernon ny

The Real Housewives Give Makeovers

Post from the LA Times.

By:Yvonne Villarreal

Over on “Maury,” the paternity tests are getting a break.

Taking a breather from the baby daddy drama, veteran TV host Maury Povich is enlisting the help of a few “Housewives” with another pastime of the longstanding talk show: makeovers.

In the episode, to air Thursday, Danielle Staub ("Real Housewives of New Jersey"), Ramona Singer ("Real Housewives of New York City") and NeNe Leakes ("Real Housewives of Atlanta") will help transform a few disheveled “real” housewives into moms worthy of being followed around by cameras.

Hmm. Images of knee-high boots with broken heels, age-inappropriate skirts and revealing tops are dancing in our heads.

Show Trackers, do you think these were the right “Housewives” to help with the makeovers?

Ramona Shows Her Jewelry

Africa Inspired This Seasons Collection

Interview from Betty.

Exclusive: RHONY's Ramona Singer Dishes With Betty!

The reality star and designer talks about her new line, her inspirations and how she picks her TV outfits.

By:Brooke Sager/BettyConfidential’s multi-talented, fabulous intern

Ramona Singer of the Real Housewives of New York is unveiling her Fall jewelry line tonight on HSN! It’s a new twist for the designer; she’s incorporating new materials and like golds, exquisite woods, beautiful stones and tons of color. You’ll be tempted to buy it all. But don’t worry, everything is still affordable.

As Ramona puts it, “Whether you’re wearing jeans or a cocktail dress, my collection is designed for women who want the look of Madison Avenue and the red carpet without spending thousands of dollars.”

Tell us about your new jewelry line.
My signature has always been cuffs. I used to always do my cuffs in platinum, but this time I’m introducing wood and gold. For this season, I did this beautiful cuff in a special wood with a matching ring. I also did a cuff trimmed with onyx that looks like 14-carat gold. That one has matching earrings. I also did a lot of greens for fall. Believe it or not, colored jewelry works with everything—it makes any outfit pop. If you buy a beautiful blouse, you can’t wear that everyday. But a great piece of jewelry can accent a simple t-shirt in a fun way. Your attitude and how you feel just changes—I love jewelry!


Ramona Singer lapis, tanzanite, diamond, sterling and wood cuff ($649.90, hsn.com)

How is your jewelry different from what’s already out there in the market?

My jewelry looks expensive, but it’s totally affordable. It’s good quality at the price of costume jewelry. I did smaller diamond hoops this season. They go with everything and look like they’re thousands of dollars. No one would ever know they’re only $299! Also, the stones I use look precious. In one piece, I used a pink topaz that looks exactly like a sapphire.

Does most of your jewelry come in sets?
A lot of it does, yes. But the beauty of it is, everything can be worn matchy-match or mixed up. It’s like clothing—you can buy the matching outfit, but wear it different ways. In this collection, I did some pieces with blue amethyst. They look great alone, but can also work with pieces from past collections.

Ramona Singer green jade and diamond sterling silver wrap necklace ($299.90, hsn.com)

Do you have a favorite piece?

I love them all! They’re all like my children. Every day I wear something different. Today, I’m wearing my jade piece that can go from day into night. One of the great things about my jewelry is that it makes you feel very special and beautiful every day.

Who are your favorite designers?
I like anything with a sense of style. I especially love estate jewelry and deco jewelry because it looks just as good now as it will in 30 years. They’re investment pieces—you can pass it on to your children. I did I few little pieces inspired by a Fifth Avenue store that does floral and clover looks.

What made you want to get into the fashion industry, specifically jewelry design?
I’ve always been into fashion. I graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology, and then went into jewelry with my husband (Mario Singer.) I have always loved jewelry, and I thought to myself, why can’t I create a line that is affordable for every woman in America?

What inspires you?
Mostly my travels and things that I see on people. I used a lot of green this season because I was recently in Africa—the colors there were so vibrant. That trip also made me want to experiment with wider cuffs and exotic woods. I also went to Capri, which inspired my huge pear shape ring and matching necklace.

What is it like to be on HSN?
HSN is a really great company. They’re so friendly and warm, I feel like I’m working for family. They’re fab and they love what they do—and to be successful in work, you must love what you do.

How is it different than the Real Housewives of New York?
Housewives looks for the drama. Then after you’re filmed, you don’t know how you’re being edited. HSN is totally professional, and I really enjoy dealing with a host who likes jewelry how much I do.

Do you get nervous on camera?
Nope. Sometimes I think I speak too much, and sometimes too little. It’s hard to gear that. I’m used to working when I don’t even know the cameras are there (on Housewives.) When I’m on HSN, looking directly at the cameras is hard. Sometimes I don’t even know where to look! I’m like, “which camera?!”

How do you pick your outfit for the HSN appearances?
I dress on HSN how I do in real life. I like wearing solid colors. Prints own you, and you need to be the one wearing the outfit! I’m kind of over black these days, though. I want to show people that it’s not only diamonds you can wear with color. If you’re in a purple dress, it’s fun to wear peridot or jade.

What do you do to prepare for your HSN show?
I talk to my jewelry! I look at each peace and caress it, because each one is my special creation.

Ramona Talks To Fashion News Live During NYFW

Ramona Getting Ready For HSN

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Ramona At CARAVAN @ Style 360 Showcasing Her Jewelry

Ramona In Tampa

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Sporting my new hsn jewels with Lora at 0cean Prime in tampa love their food

Ramona's Art Deco Jewelry

Interview from Fab Over Fifty.

Ramona Singer’s Art Deco Jewelry

You may know her as the manic mom on Bravo’s hit TV show, The Real Housewives of New York. And yes, Ramona Singer is definitely Type-A. But whether you jeer her or cheer her, it’s that over-the-top drive that helped Ramona escape her troubled upbringing and achieve her dream: A fashion career in New York City. FOF talked to this wife, mother and businesswoman about what it takes to make it. Plus we got a glimpse at her lovely new jewelry line for HSN. It will be featured on HSN this Sunday at 3 – 5 a.m. E.S.T. and 3-5 p.m. E.S.T.

Where did you grow up?

Stratford, New York–a very rural area. My backyard was apple orchards, deer and squirrels. My dad was an engineer for IBM, but most of our neighbors were farmers.

Did your mom work?
She got married when she was 18–she was pregnant with me. Then she had three more kids right away. I was her little helper—the laundry, cooking, cleaning.
Did you go to college?
I went to the fashion buying and merchandising program at FIT, and then I transferred to Albany State for business. I was always a worker—I actually put myself through college. After two years, my father said, ‘You’re just going to get married and have babies, I’m not going to pay for any more school.’ So I declared myself independent, got loans for school and worked two jobs while I got my degree.

How did you become so driven?
My parents had an abusive relationship—physically and emotionally. My mom would always say to me, “Don’t end up like me. You have to make your own money. Follow your passion.” And I always loved fashion…

What influenced you to like fashion?
My mother. Everyone else in Stratford was wearing jeans and t-shirts, and I was changing my nail polish every day to match my dress! I would sew my own clothes because my father was very frugal.

What was your first business in New York?
Closeouts. Clothing closeouts. I started it in my 30s and I worked like crazy. When I married my husband I had a million dollars in the bank.

When did you meet Mario, your husband?
Not till I was 37. I was a dater and a skater.

So you would run from commitment?
I was always picking men who were cold and aloof and then trying to get their attention. Before Mario I was in a serious relationship for five years with a man who would never commit. I finally worked on myself and got out of that.

Good for you. And how did you meet Mario?
He saw me the first time at the gym wearing one of those crazy 80s workout outfits—the leggings with the g-string. Remember? Later, he saw me in a restaurant and asked me out. We’ve been married for 18 years. We just renewed our vows.

What made you do that?
I see a lot of couples who get divorced when their kids go away to college. They don’t know what to do with themselves. Now my daughter is 16, and she’s getting more independent and I realized she’s going to be gone in a few years. I need to focus on my relationship with my husband and reaffirm my commitment.

When did you start the jewelry line for HSN?
After I started doing [Real Housewives], that got my adrenaline going—my creativity. I wanted to be on HSN, so I cold-called them, and they suggested I design a high-end jewelry line with real diamonds and gemstones
So you design it?
Yes. It’s modeled after my favorite style: estate, art deco jewelry. Things that are classic but always in style. You can wear them for 30 years and pass them to your daughters.

What’s your favorite piece?
I love them all! They’re like my children. But in the September collection I love the gold vermeil peices and the signature cuff bracelet. The wider, wood cuff is also great.


What’s the single most important thing you’ve learned in your career?
My mother was right. To be successful, you have to be passionate about what you do. You have to love it.

WWHL After Show Clip And The "Cross Blondes Debate 2010."

Ramona's New Jewelry Line

Article from OK! Magazine.

Author: Brittany Talarico

Reality TV star Ramona Singer is know for balancing her social life with her savvy business ways on Bravo’s hit The Real Housewives of NYC. Never one to turn down a fabulous opportunity Ramona has used her knowledge of the jewelry business to develop a beautiful line of jewelry for the HSN network — which she will be launching her latest collection on September 20.

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Ramona has learned a lot about the jewelry business by working with husband Mario Singer, a fourth generation jeweler. Her new collection has something for everyone inspired by the timelessness of Ramona’s own estate jewelry.

The star will be introducing gold tones for the first time in her new collection, including the gold vermeil with honey and amber citrine earrings, ring, necklace and cuff.
Always keeping her finger on the pulse with latest trends, Ramona also includes Fall’s most popular color, emerald green with her Jade and Diamond drop earrings and necklace and Clover Peridot and Diamond Earrings (which she gifted to New Jersey Housewife Caroline Manzo backstage at the Style 360 Fashion Show on Tuesday where the jewelry was used in the Caravan show).

Ramona sported her new line at OK!’s 5th anniversary Big Apple bash!
“I have been keeping up with the trends for contemporary jewelry,” Ramona told OK!. “It’s the whole big necklace and gold look. It’s all very exciting.”

Ramona And Catherine At WWHL

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We're live at 10 with our 2 cats in a bag turtle time spectacular with Cat and Ramona!!

Ramona With Her Friends

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At Cassandra's bday lunch here we are with the cake for 50 ladies!!!!

Ramona Says The New Housewife Is Happy With Herself

From US Magazine.

Which Manhattan socialite is brave enough to replace Bethenny Frankel on The Real Housewives of New York City?

Ramona Singer won't reveal the mystery woman's name (they begin filming Season 4 next week), but she promises viewers won't be disappointed.

"We have this new girl coming on. She is very happy with herself," Singer, 53, tells UsMagazine.com. "Not to say I'm not going to get pissed at her or have a fight with her about something -- that's just who I am sometimes! I can't help it. But it's better I tell it to your face then behind your back, right?"

And viewers who'll miss Frankel's candid commentary on the show don't have to worry: she'll be back for the new season, but only for "cameo appearances, just like I did on her show," says the Bravo star, who will debut her Ramona Singer HSN jewelry line on the network September 20 from 3-5 P.M.

"She isn't leaving totally," Singer tells Us. "We are intertwined in a sense. She proved to Bravo you don't have to have table-flipping to get ratings."

After a tension-packed third season, Singer says she's looking forward to "no drama" this time around.

"I just hope Kelly [Killoren Bensimon] doesn't have a worse breakdown on this show like she did last season," she says.

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Ramona Dishes About The RHONY, Jewelry And Decorating

Ramona Appears on PIX

 

Ramona At Zang Toi

Ramona and Mario attend the Zang Toi Spring 2011 fashion show at The Studio at Lincoln Center in New York City.



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Ramona At Dinner

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At the newest restaurant Lincoln at LCenter before Zang Toi fashion show

Ramona At Milly By Michelle Smith And BeBe After Party

Ramona at the Milly by Michelle Smith Spring 2011 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at The Stage at Lincoln Center in New York City and the BeBe after party.

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