Signatures by LaNorma

Each piece is a unique blend of artistry and contemporary design, made to elevate your personal style. LaNorma Huggins-Hopes is an Artisan jewelry designer creating contemporary, organic, one-of-a-kind pieces. As a young girl, LaNorma ‘s love for crafts and jewelry design was inspired by her mother and her Maternal grandmother. Intrigued by the festive colors, elaborate masks, and symbols of carnival and organic contemporary art, LaNorma started creating collections bursting at the seams with vibrant color, magical craftsmanship and a bit of mystery. LaNorma has appeared on “Marketplace” radio, various fashion, business and craft blogs and was featured in the August 2010 edition of Prevention Magazine. She was selected as one of the Contemporary African American Designers from San Francisco to New York to watch. Selections from her handcrafted jewelry collection have been featured at the NY Women in Communications events, Crystal Couture, DC Fashion Week, and Fashion for Hope events in Washington DC metro area as well as charitable events with the Greater Washington Lupus, Tigerlily foundation, and Labour of Love Foundation. LaNorma was awarded first prize in a Jewelry design contest sponsored by Mimi Gems and was a finalists in a European Jewelry Design Contest sponsored by Swarovski Crystal Elements and Perles and Co. Her Jewelry designs have been featured on the NBC Series, Parenthood" Season Two and most recently on Nyle Demarco, 2016 CW America's Next Top Model Winner. 2020 18th “Roots and Wings” featuring Alabama Artisans.