From her deep love of accessories and fashion, native
Texan Molly Langford recently launched StaxxRing, Inc., a fashion-forward jewelry
company based on Langford’s original idea of creating a “stackable” ring using
different designs, metals, stones and shapes – hence the name “STAXX”.
Langford had always imagined a career in fashion so upon
graduation from Smith College 1989 Langford entered the Macy’s Retail
Management Training program armed with a Bachelor of Arts degree and intent on
working with the 7th Avenue Fashion Designers. Langford soon realized though, that she would
not begin her career as a designer, when Macy’s instead made her a buyer of
appliances.
After a short stint as a buyer,
Langford went on to pursue a career in advertising at Foote, Cone & Belding
in San Francisco and later, Temerlin McClain in Dallas. For ten years Langford worked
as an Account Supervisor managing many branding programs for Fortune 500
Companies and executing advertising and promotional campaigns for high-powered
brands like Taco Bell and JCPenney. Though she never gave up her dream of
working in the fashion industry, Langford’s years in advertising taught her to
take advantage of every opportunity, to make something spectacular out of the ordinary
and unexpected.
This is why, while at a cocktail party in 2005, when
Langford noticed the gorgeous vintage ring a dear friend in the antique
business was wearing, she knew she had to learn more. The heirloom ring was not
only beautiful; Langford also thought it was unique because the garnet, jade,
and sterling silver stunner appeared to move as if the pieces were
interchangeable. Though the ring was one piece, Langford soon realized what
potential that idea had - one ring, interchangeable pieces, endless design
possibilities…she was hooked.
And so, in 2006, Langford began a company that would finally
let her explore her creative talents by creating her own modern day
heirlooms. Sourcing only the best
quality stones and metals from all over the world such as Thailand, China,
India and the Philippines, Langford began designing centerpieces from semi
precious stones such as peridot, blue topaz, citrine, moonstone, tiger’s eye,
hematite and mixing them with such shapes as crosses, sea urchins, flowers,
five point stars, and multi-dot discs made from 14K gold, gold vermeil and
sterling silver.
Inspired by classical style with a whimsical flair, Langford’s
creation allows the wearer to design a ring to fit her own personal style, choose
from a selection of pre-assembled rings designed by Langford herself, or a select
a starter kit which comes with one stainless steel base, 4-5 stacks if
interchangeable “centerpieces” and two toppers.
Regardless of how the collection is started, all the pieces are
interchangeable and can all be disassembled and recreated into another
completely different look to cater to the wearer’s mood. Langford’s creative influence paired with her
sophisticated sensibility contributes to this signature style.
As imaginative and practical as Molly Langford is, the STAXX
collection is the same. Starter kits
range in price from $99.00 - $185.00, while Individual, assembled rings range
from $55.00- $118.00. The next accessory
must-have, STAXX rings are completely affordable, totally fashionable and
endlessly unique.
STAXX are available exclusively at www.staxx.com. StaxxRing, Inc. design and corporate
headquarters are based in Dallas, TX where Langford lives with her three
children.
