Today we’d like to introduce you to Elana Solomon and Nicki Galper. They and their team shared their story with us below:
Nicki Galper and Elana Solomon are fashion stylists turned jewelry designers & the co-founders of Nicki ROXX Jewelry Separately, Nicki Galper and Elana Solomon are forces in the fashion industry who’s styled high-profile clients across the world, from the U.S. and South America to Europe and the Middle East. Together, the friends, business partners, and co-creators of Nicki ROXX Jewelry are disrupting the luxury jewelry industry one design at a time.
More is more. As little girls, both Elana and Nicki remember playing with the travel jewelry that belonged to their grandmothers who made replicas of their fine jewelry that looked completely identical to the real pieces but for a fraction of the price. That way, they didn’t have to worry about their fine jewelry being lost or stolen.
Those travel pieces became the inspiration for Nicki ROXX Jewelry.
Living just a couple blocks away from each other in Boca Raton, Nicki and Elana linked up in 2020 to combine their two (very different) styles into one collection. While Nicki loves sparkle, Elana brings her refined taste into the mix to put a twist on classic pieces, creating tennis bracelets and infinity bands with unexpected shapes and color combinations—all made with the highest quality materials.
Created with 925 sterling silver plated in 18-karat white, yellow, or rose gold, and 5A CZ stones, which are just a step down from a lab-grown diamond, the pieces cost a fraction of what you would pay for fine jewelry, but you can’t tell the difference and they last just as long. It’s the reason Nicki ROXX Jewelry is beloved by Celebrities, Bravolebs, and influencers—namely Aubrey Plaza, Bethany Frankel, Olivia Flowers, Tiffany Moon, Malika Haqq, Christina Kirkamn, Asia Monet, Ella Priya, Taylor Hudson, Sarah Landers, and featured in publications including InStyle, Sports Illustrated, Cosmo Magazine, and People Magazine.
Nicki and Elana draw on their backgrounds as stylists to help their ROXX shoppers create the perfect stacks and combinations to mix with their existing staple pieces. After all, Nicki ROXX Jewelry isn’t meant to replace your current collection—it’s designed to complement the jewelry you already have and love.
“Even though our designs are fun, lighthearted, and trendy, we don’t want the pieces to last that way. We want them to last for generations.” – Elana. “I want the girls who wear Nicki ROXX Jewelry to feel like a sparkly, glamorous, blinged-out ROXX star.” – Nicki
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
One of our greatest obstacles has truly been keeping up with demand. We are so grateful for the response we have had to our designs but have at times felt growing pains. Maintaining our quality (we will never compromise on this) and being able to produce a much higher quantity in a timely fashion have definitely created unforeseen obstacles.
Thankfully we have been able to partner with manufacturers that have helped us take on this growth.
As you know, we’re big fans of Nicki ROXX Jewelry. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
The jewelry market is a very saturated space and there are so many incredible designers from which to choose. What makes Nicki ROXX Jewelry stand out in this space is the quality behind our unique pieces.
We offer a lifetime guarantee to our clients because we stand by our quality. We want your grandchildren to inherit your pieces from us and not only not be able to decipher whether it is fine or travel jewelry but also be dazzled by the beauty of our original designs.
Any advice for finding a mentor or networking in general?
Having a mentor for any entrepreneur can make such a huge difference to the success of the endeavor. To be able to have a trusted guide who can advise and direct your course can make or break your business. Nicki Roxx Jewelry has been blessed to have people in our industry advising us as well as being in the position to mentor.
Before putting money into your idea and passion, we recommend working in the industry so you can build a network of contacts who can support and advise you when you go out on your own.
Make a business plan and reach out to your network. Regardless of the success they have or haven’t seen a lot of people in one industry will have opportunities to advance their network and their understanding of the industry.
Each person’s own experience can be very valuable in shaping your approach.
Pricing:
- Rings ranging from $90-$250
- Bracelets/Anklets ranging from $175-$450
- Earrings ranging from $110-$600
- Necklaces ranging from $175-$900+
Contact Info:
- Website: Nickiroxxjewelry.com
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/nickiroxxjewelry?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
- TikTok: @nicki.roxx.jewelry
Image Credits
@farlosphotos
