DAILY CANDY, April 10, 2003  

Kilning Me Softly 

 
   

Susie's worn Elsa Peretti since seventh grade. Janice called Cathy Waterman long before she became a Barneys cult item. And, to be frank, if you see one more iced-out nameplate, you might toss your cookies.

In the world of accessories, it's hard to make your mark.

Unless you're on to Kilnenamel, a line of hand-painted enamel necklaces and earrings. Some pieces have an Asian-inspired feel; others borrow from '60s mod. All are very cool, utterly now -- and refreshingly unlike all those charms-on-a-string-of-beads. New addicts will thrill to know they can deck their walls with Kilnenamel-designed plaques, plates, and mobiles.

Tell envious friends to make their own discoveries. This one is yours.

At least for now. Kilnenamel has already caught Hollywood's eye. And you know what that means: copy-catastrophe coming soon.