Jennifer Meyer

Infobox Celebrity
name = Jennifer Meyer

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caption = Meyer with her husband Tobey Maguire, 2007
birth_date = ca. 1977
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occupation = Jewelry Designer
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spouse = Tobey Maguire (2007 - present) 1 child
children = Ruby Sweetheart Maguire (b. 2006)
website = http://www.jennifermeyerjewelry.com
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Jennifer Meyer (born ca. 1977) is an American jewelry designer who first rose to prominence when her signature piece, an 18-karat gold charm in the shape of a leaf, was worn by Jennifer Aniston in the 2006 film "The Break-Up".

Early life

Meyer is the daughter of Ron Meyer, President and CEO of Universal Studios, and his first wife, Ellen. Her stepfather, from her mother's re-marriage, is Rabbi David Baron (head of the Temple Shalom for the Arts), [ [http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117478637.html?categoryid=2&cs=1 Banderas ponders 'Zorro' sequel - Entertainment News, Army Archerd, Media - Variety ] ] and her stepmother, from her father's re-marriage, is Kelly Chapman. She got her start in jewelry making alongside her grandmother, Edith Meyer, who taught her the basics of making enamel jewelry when she was just six years old. [http://www.jennifermeyerjewelry.com/images/press1_1_5.pdf Jennifer Meyer Sparkles] , published July 12, 2006; retrieved May 1, 2007.]

As a young adult, Meyer studied Psychology at Syracuse University, then went to work for several fashion houses in the public relations departments, first for Giorgio Armani and later for Ralph Lauren. She also worked for "Glamour Magazine" as an editor.

Jennifer Meyer Jewelry

Meyer returned to her jewelry making roots in 2004 when, frustrated by a search for a leaf charm for a necklace, she decided to make her own. After taking several jewelry making classes and consulting with other jewelers, Meyer designed her trademark leaf-shaped 18-karat gold charm, which to her represents "turn [ing] over a new leaf". [http://www.jennifermeyerjewelry.com/images/press1_1_1.pdf Sunshine Girl] , published Fall 2006; retrieved May 1, 2007.] Though Meyer has extensive Hollywood connections--her father is Universal Studios President Ron Meyer; her husband is actor Tobey Maguire--her jewelry made its national debut when a stylist picked out one of Meyer's leaf pendants for Jennifer Aniston to wear in "The Break-Up". The exposure led to Meyer founding her own company, Jennifer Meyer Jewelry, and her line of rings, charms, pendants, and necklaces is distributed through such luxury stores as Barneys New York, Roseark in Los Angeles, California, and Maxfield in Beverly Hills, California. [http://www.jennifermeyerjewelry.com/images/press1_1_5.pdf Jennifer Meyer Sparkles] , published July 12, 2006; retrieved May 1, 2007.]

Meyer's celebrity customers include Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lindsay Lohan, Kate Hudson, Nicole Kidman, Kirsten Dunst, Mara Wilson, Julia Roberts, Mischa Barton, Lara Flynn Boyle, Ali Larter, Rachel Blanchard, Gabrielle Anwar, Bonnie Hunt, Katie Holmes, Ashley Olsen, Jennifer Garner, Jennie Garth, and Demi Moore, [http://www.jennifermeyerjewelry.com/images/press1_1_5.pdf Jennifer Meyer Sparkles] , published July 12, 2006; retrieved May 1, 2007.] and she was named "2007 Jeweler of the Year" in the "Us Magazine" "Hot Hollywood Style" issue."The Hot Hollywood Style Special", publication date May 7, 2007.] Her heart-shaped locket adorns the neck of Kirsten Dunst's character Mary Jane Watson as a gift from her boyfriend Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) in "Spider-Man 3". [http://www.premiere.com/features/3346/the-secrets-of-spider-man-3-page5.html The Secrets of "Spider-Man 3"] , "Premiere" Magazine, January/February 2007 issue, retrieved May 1, 2007.]

Meyer has begun adding rubies to her jewelry collection in honor of her daughter, Ruby Sweetheart Maguire, born November 10, 2006. [http://people.aol.com/people/article/0,26334,1214767,00.html Tobey Maguire, Jennifer Meyer Have A Girl] , "People Magazine", published November 11, 2006; retrieved May 1, 2007] She told "Us Magazine" that she now wears a ruby every day to celebrate her daughter's life."The Hot Hollywood Style Special", publication date May 7, 2007.]

Personal life

Meyer married her long-time boyfriend, actor Tobey Maguire, on September 4, 2007, in Kona, Hawaii [ [http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20054654,00.html Tobey Maguire Marries Jennifer Meyer in Hawaii - Tobey Maguire : People.com ] ] . The couple first met in 2003 while Maguire was shooting the movie "Seabiscuit" at Universal Studios and became engaged in April 2006. They have a daughter named Ruby Sweetheart Maguire (born November 10, 2006). [http://people.aol.com/people/article/0,26334,1214767,00.html Tobey Maguire, Jennifer Meyer Have A Girl] , "People Magazine", published November 11, 2006; retrieved May 1, 2007] Ruby's middle name comes from a childhood nickname of Meyer's given to her by her grandmother, who died a few months before Ruby's birth.

Meyer is Jewish and occasionally wears a Kabbalah bracelet placed on her "as a protection" by a friend of hers. [http://www.jennifermeyerjewelry.com/images/press1_1_5.pdf Jennifer Meyer Sparkles] , published July 12, 2006; retrieved May 1, 2007.]

Meyer and Maguire are both Los Angeles Lakers fans and can frequently be seen courtside at Lakers home games.

External links

* [http://www.jennifermeyerjewelry.com Jennifer Meyer Jewelry official site]

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