Washington D.C. native and Award-winning Custom Jewelry Designer Rosiland Burch has had a successful 2K13, and is quickly rising up the entrepreneurial charts as the founder of her STEP OUTSIDE THE JEWELRY BOX brand – having recently launched her debut JEWELZ OF FALL collection with a successful fashion show in her hometown of the Nation’s Capital back on October 19. We at PURE SOUL MAGAZINE caught up with the lovely Gemologist for a brief Q.and.A.
PSM: What has made STEP OUTSIDE THE JEWELRY BOX the success that it has become thus far?
RB: All of my pieces have an inspirational story behind them with their own name, and my works are implemented with a large variety of different colors and design originality. My pieces are one-of-a-kind, durable and crafty. I put a whole lot of effort into what I’m doing, and the people are starting to like my work a lot!
PSM: What can we anticipate from you going into 2K14 after such an amazing debut in 2K13?
RB: I’m definitely working on new pieces for Spring 2K14. I’m also working on a special collection which I am still gathering inspiration for, but I do have a name for it, and it’ll be named ENCHANTED WOOD. I’m also working on launching a Breast Cancer Awareness campaign for men in 2K14 because men who deal with Breast Cancer don’t have a lot of support groups compared to the women. I’ve had both an uncle and a male cousin succumb to Breast Cancer, and with my campaign for the men dealing with the disease, I’m looking to make a difference for them.
PSM: Define the STEP OUTSIDE THE JEWELRY BOX brand in one word.
RB: Extraordinary.
PSM: Which music artists, living or deceased, define the essence of PURE SOUL, in your opinion?
RB: Earth, Wind & Fire, Stevie Wonder, Patti LaBelle, Janet Jackson, Luther Vandross, Cameo, The Gap Band/Charlie Wilson, LTD/Jeffrey Osbourne, Phyllis Hyman, Melba Moore, and The Emotions, just to name a few. I LOVE my old school, ‘feel-good,’ classic Soul music!
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By Ross Guity aka R.G. Major