How top jewelers keep their cool in a crazy world
Published in the August 2014 issue
Marthe Le Van
Mora, AshEville, NC
Mora showcases contemporary jewelry in a vibrant boutique setting that celebrates the independent spirit of Asheville, NC. The store features a carefully curated collection of top-tier established and emerging designers making one-of-a-kind work. Marthe Le Van is a contemporary jewelry evangelist with a burning desire to transform how the world adorns itself. Mora is world headquarters for this mission. An internationally recognized writer and editor, Le Van has more than 50 jewelry books to her credit. She is also the communications director for Art Jewelry Forum, a global nonprofit organization advancing the scholarship of contemporary jewelry.