Sima K Multi Gemstone Sterling Silver Cross Pendant with Chain

About Sima Khorsandi

She didn’t know it, but Sima Khorsandi’s summer job as a teenager would blossom into a 25-year career in the gemstone business. When Sima was 16, she worked as a gemstone company messenger. Within her first year she was promoted to the sales floor. After 3 years, she became sales manager. Sima continued to climb the corporate ladder – becoming a gemstone buyer while simultaneously earning her master’s in computer science. Despite her technical degree, Sima couldn’t resist working with gemstones. “Because I was in sales and I sold gemstones to all the big designers, I developed an intense interest in jewelry design.” So Sima returned to school to take courses in design. Her signature design style was born during her travels in Europe and the Far East. “When I was in Sri-Lanka, I came across the most amazing genuine stone called white sapphire. The idea of replacing diamonds with this sparkling stone excited me,” she says.

Sima made her first jewelry sample in Thailand and wore the black and white sapphire ring during her flight home. It may have been fate that Sima had a celebrity sighting on the plane. Only, in her case, the celebrity had her sights on Sima’s sample ring! The star’s glowing comments encouraged Sima to continue jewelry design and create her own jewelry company. Star power may have ignited the passion in Sima K. jewelry, but Sima credits her two teenage sons for her company’s achievements. “I lost my husband about 10 years ago. Since my kids were raised with me alone, they were always looking up to me,” she says. “I think part of my success was to prove to my kids that if they put their heart and soul together with hard work, they can make any dream come true.”

Choker: 12 to 13 inches in length Choker necklaces are made up of one to three or more strands and lie snugly in the middle of your neck. This luxurious look is very Victorian and goes best with off-the-shoulder or elegant V-neck fashions. Collar: 14 to 16 inches in length A classic length that accents virtually any outfit and compliments all necklines. This is the most versatile of all single strand lengths. Princess: 17 to 19 inches in length The princess length necklace is best suited for crew and high necklines. It also compliments low plunging necklines. It's perfect support for a pendant or enhancer. Matinee: 20 to 24 inches in length Longer than the princess, and just a bit shorter than an opera length, the matinee necklace is the right choice for casual or business dressing. Opera: 28 to 34 inches in length The opera necklace is the queen of all lengths. When worn as a single strand, it is refined and perfect for high or crew necklines. When doubled upon itself, it serves as a versatile two strand collar. Rope: 40 inches and over in length Dripping with elegance the rope necklace was a favourite of Coco Chanel. Wrap it to create multi-strand necklaces and bracelets or double it around your waist for a slimming effect.