Sororpreneur Summer 2014 | Page 8

UBi birthed The "i" Collection from stone... this iDea was born in 1993 to design and sell DST and AKA rings. It was the result of two cousins wearing their "symbols" with sisterly pride.

Yes "i" Am a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and "i" am my mother's Delta legacy. A favorite female cousin is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. The greek connection makes me proud.

My family's Greek bonds are what began my journey to becoming a Sororpreneur. Three individual rings my cousin and I purchased years ago inspired me to design the line.

The trajectory I've traveled as a Sororpreneur rose after meticulously designing the rings. For years, I pondered how could I design and sell jewelry with no formal training in jewelry design. I finally mustered the nerve to research it and was blessed to find a way to make The Dream Become Reality!

While getting started on designing jewelry, my oldest brother encouraged me to give the jewelry line a name. The iDea was to select one of the letters in UBi's business name. From that conversation the jewelry the became The "i" Collection.

As a result, it was decided The "i" Collection should have a signature logo pendant that respresents the essence of the collection.

To date, uBlingit's "i" Collection has launched three signature solid sterling silver pieces:

*DST ring

*AKA ring

*The "i" Mark pendant

New iDeas are in the development stage for additional merchandise to be added to The "i" Collection.

Designing jewelry from inception to creation requires commitment to the end. Never give up...you'll be pleased to see how your iDeas come to life.

u have an "i" like no other

the "i" collection

by ublingit

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