Words From...

"Listening to Biggie's "What's Beef?" It makes me feel quiet. The slow beat. Biggie's voice. 

Knowing this song doesn't touch my life in any real way, but like a grain of salt you can find something amazing in it."

Here's my story. 

Words From. is based on the premise of the power of words. It invites you to read our stories. 

Words From. 

The Bread And Butter

"Ripe is simplistic while remaining complex in design, is visually avant-garde yet harmonious to the eye. 

Thanks for spreading the word ladies! 

The Bread and Butter. 

Seeing Pink Elephants

Femme Fatale Fly. 

'Occasionally I happen upon some really supa shit that I want you guys to know about, and this is one of those times. Ripe Jewelry, brought to by Folasade Ologundudu out of NYC, is straight up sick.' 

Peep the rest here. 

Ana, over at Seeing Pink Elephants, gave me some love on the blog roll. Thanks lady! 

The M.I.S.S. Crew X Ripe Jewelry

"The newest line of jewelry to add some sex appeal to your fit is Ripe Jewelry. Inspired by pin-girls and Vargas girls, the line of necklace charms and earrings will add a little retro sexiness to your look, with unique pieces that will make you stand apart from the rest." 

The women on the west from the M.I.S.S. Crew showed me some love, and you can peep the rest of it here. Thanks ladies! 

Ripe Jewelry X Patricia Fields

We are pleased to announce that the Le Femme Fatale collection is available at Patricia Fields. The wait is over ladies! You asked and we humbly answered. 

Get familiar with the Bowery.  

The Space Blockade: A Dark Summer

This is the title of my new collection. Sometimes you go away for a while to come back stronger and better then ever. Don't get a hiatus confused with stepping out of the game completely. You should already know I'm not one for that. 

So on that note, a brief description: 

Over the summer I came up with 3 ideas. Exploring the beauty and innovation of architecture, the use of positive and negative space, and, sharp hard lines. It took about 3 full months to get all the molds ready for casting, and to then brainstorm on the technical aspects of the collection, which is small and well executed at 12 pieces. 4 Rings, 4 Pendants, 2 Earrings, and 2 Bracelets. 

The Dark Summer aspect was in part inspired by a lot of others designers, and in part due to the timing. I'd love to drop this for fall, and even now it all depends on the timing. But it is what it is, and I'm bringing the heat, so don't worry. The collection is made entirely of fine sterling silver, oxidized silver, and black onyx, hence the dark title. 

I found a great photographer out of Frisco, that I'm very excited to work with. Photographing metals is very tricky and with jewelry especially, so finding that right type of photographer is essential. 

Basically you are about to see a new side of the brand. Better materials, better branding, just better. A new website is in the works. And as you noticed I changed the logo, a few months back. 

Fin. 

-Sade 

Teaser.

Dice & Double Dutch

An Ode to the Game... Coming Soon! 

Approved

Coastin'

Yup! 

Worthy Opponent

My girl Susana Cardona just finished the write up, on a feature that we did, on her new blog. Worthy Opponent. Susana is such a cool lady! Sweet and down to earth, we vibed the first time we met. 

We talked for hours about Ripe, being a woman in this crazy scene and just life in general! 

SO SO RIPE 
I remember the evening I met Mizz Folsade Ologundudu--that's "Sade" for us non-Yoruba speakers. I was walking down Chrystie street, in the Lower East Side, and heading to a cooler-than-thou party of some sort, when one of my girls stopped to chat. I was introduced to Sade and was instantly captivated by what seemed to be two female figures dangling seductively from her ears! "ARE THOSE EARRINGS!?" I shrieked. "Yeah. I'm a jewelry designer. These are part of my collection." From that point on, we were destined to connect. 

After lunching with Sade, I realized that she is like the little sister I'd love to have. Although only 21 years young, Sade is one of those people who knows she has lots to learn but can still teach an old dog a thing or two. This Brooklyn native of Nigerian/Portuguese/Black American descent has carved out a space for her art and has begun to explore her limitless options. 

Check out the rest here! 

The Samples

 

Tré Cinco Ring & Wax Model. 

Tré Cinco Breastplate Wax Model. 

Destroy & Rebuild Ring. 

The samples are pieces that I'm making just for fun, they may or may not become an official collection. 

The Ripe & Rotten Summer Sale

Ripe Jewelry presents: The Ripe & Rotten Summer Sale! In conjunction with Harriet's Alter Ego & Backyard Couture. 

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The Ripe & Rotten Summer Sale!

The 'Le Femme Fatale' Collection @ 30% OFF! In 14k plated, Rhodium plated, & CZ adorned!  

(Rotten)

The 'Samples' Collection at retail, in Sterling, & Vermeil Privee! Unveiled for the first time! Featuring the 'Destroy & Rebuild' ring & the 'Tré Cinco' ring. 

(Ripe)

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Harriet's Alter Ego presents...

Backyard Couture: Fresh Air & Even Fresher Fashion 

Saturday August 16th 5-11 P.M.

293 Flatbush Avenue btwn St. Marks & Prospect Place 

Performances By: Mickey Factz & Raye 6 

Live Art: Concrete & Sheetrock Canvases 

Public Art & Live Installation Pieces 

Shopping, Open Nuvo Bar, DJ Performances  

Brought to you by: Good Peoples & Around the way Girls 

ONE TIME FOR YOUR TIME

SO AS USUAL, I HEAD OVER TO THE WORSHIP WORTHY SITE TO FIND OUT WHATS REALLY GOOD, AND LOW AND BEHOLD I FIND MYSELF ON THEIR HAIL MARY LIST!! I'M TRUELY HONORED TO BE FEATURED ON THIS LIST THAT INCLUDES SO MANY OTHER TALENTED FEMALES, IN THE CREATIVE INDUSTRIES. A BIG SHOUT GOES TO SAINT AGNES, AND ALL THE LOVELY LADIES OF WORSHIP WORTHY.  

Clutch Magazine Interview

"After having unveiled her debut collection last year, jewelry designer Folasade Ologundudu’s shockingly seductive pendants and earrings have attracted almost cult like appeal. Finding Inspiration in the female figure, Folasade designs to empower women to nurture their femininity and sexuality. While her first collection offered a full assortment of 14K gold and sterling silver sexy silhouette pieces, Folasade is set to debut her latest collection, An Ode to the Game."

Check out the rest of the interview here. 

A special thanks to the folks over at Clutch Magazine for the feature they did in the May issue.

RIPE ON HOLIDAY.

RIPE WAS ON ITS VERY OWN EUROPEAN HOLIDAY IN LONDON AND PARIS. THANKS D!!

SIMONE AND THE SPHINX CHILLIN AT THE LOURVE IN PARIS. 

THE ORIGINAL LADY OF THE NIGHT, THE GRAND ODALISQUE BY INGRES 

GENEVIEVE GETS SOME KNOWLEDGE AT LONDON'S VERY OWN COLLEGE OF FASHION

SLUMMING IT WITH THE LOCALS! 

CHILLIN WITH OG'S IN THE JEWELRY GAME IS SUCH FUN! RICK THE RULER AND REV. RUN SHOW YOU HOW ITS DONE! 

SIMONE CHILLS OUT WITH BIG BEN IN LONDON! 

NATALIE AT THE NATIONAL GALLERY OF LONDON! 

RIPE IS MOST DEFINITELY WORLDWIDE! 

CHERRY BLOSSOMS: A FASHION AND MUSIC EXTRAVAGANZA!

On April 16th come join us at the Delancey, as we bring spring in with a bang! Fun, Fashion, Live Sounds, and Giveaways!

Ripe Jewelry will be a part of this event showcasing the 'La Femme Fatale' collection!

Come check us out!

Be sure to RSVP HERE!

-RIPE & READY-

THE WEBSITE IS UP AND RUNNING!! YOUR GIRLS BEEN A BUSY LADY LATELY.

SO NOW YOU CAN PEEP, COP, CONTACT, AND STAY INFORMED ON WHATS IN STORE FOR RIPE!!

WWW.RIPEJEWELRYNYC.COM

-RIPE JEWLERY NYC UPDATES-

THE WEBSITE WILL BE LAUNCHING IN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS!

VERY EXCITING THINGS GOING ON.

BE SURE TO STAY TUNED!

-RIPE JEWELRY NYC!

RIPE JEWELRY X CROOKLYN CHRONICLES

PEEP THE FEATURE ON THE CROOKLYN CHRONICLES BLOG! 

AND GET MO' BETTER IN THE 08! 

AFTER ALL THATS WHAT ITS ALL ABOUT! 

CROOKLYN CHRONICLES. 

RIPE JEWELRY X WORSHIP WORTHY!

The ladies over at Worship Worthy know what's good,  and know how to spread the good word! Mad love to Jen, for the feature. GO PEEP THAT! 

WORSHIP WORTHY X RIPE JEWELRY. 

AND WHILE YOUR AT IT PEEP THE RIPE WEBSITE!