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Hoboken Girl of the Week {Kerry of Love Locked}

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If you’re familiar with the Jersey City boutique scene, chances are you’ve paid a visit to Love Locked for some jewelry whether it was for yourself or a gift. This local gem of a jewelry store is an #HGFave and since we’re such big fans, we decided to interview the woman behind it all. Without further ado, our Hoboken Girl of the Week is Kerry, owner of Love Locked {located at 353 Grove Street in Jersey City}:

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About Kerry

Hi! I’m Kerry, the owner of Love Locked, a handmade jewelry, apothecary and gift shop located in the heart of Jersey City. Over the past two and a half years I curated over 100 artists, 31 from Jersey City, to create a fair trade jewelry store filled with conflict-free stones and recycled metals. I create custom engagement rings and jewelry while also carrying natural and organic apothecary. We recently added custom coffee tables and furniture. I love every piece in the store and hope you do too!

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On What Inspires Her

I’m constantly inspired by the caliber of work the artists I carry continually create. My significant other is one of them. He is so creative and talented it’s inspiring just to be around his energy!

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What Motivates Her + What Keeps Her Up at Night

Designs and ideas keep me up all night! From how to merchandise each special piece, to how to create a special design for a once in a lifetime event- I’m honored I get the opportunity to work with so many couples on such a loving and important gift.

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I keep motivated because I’m genuinely excited to showcase handmade art and help others boost their business through mine.

Goals + Passions

This year I’m excited to add many new artists and upgrade our furniture this year! We are custom building out the store piece by piece the goal each month is to take each corner of the store and make it feel more loved. There is always a new blueprint in the works! I’m really passionate about adding new innovative artists and keeping the store fresh and unique but maintaining it fair trade and conflict free ethics.

But my biggest goal of the year is to see pictures of the happy couples who purchase our rings wearing them. I want to start a story wall! I also am feeling inspired by all the gem shows I’ve been attending and want to add more necklaces and rings to my collection.

A Typical Day in the Life

My typical day starts in the jewelry district scouting out stones to showcase to custom customers. I love starting the day wandering about beautiful sparkling pieces. I usually arrive at the store and try to remerch before opening. During the day I have several appointments and walk-in customers who surprise me with unique ideas.

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The Highs + Lows

I always have high points hearing couples’ love stories. Low points is when I forgot to eat all day because I was so busy and then I realize everything is closed, but the high point when Ani Ramen is still open!

Highlight of Career {So Far}

The most rewarding part of my job is listening to what people love and want to spend the rest of the lives with then delivering that. There’s a lot of love that passes through these doors and lot of moment filled with happy tears. I especially love surprise proposals! Waking up every day to experience these moments is the most rewarding part of my job.

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What a Day Off is Like

Right now I just have one day off so I go look for more stones to play with when the store is closed on Mondays or read about artists I want to carry during the day. At night we usually see a show or plot our next build.

Advice to Someone Trying to Pursue the Same Career Path

Do something every single day towards it. And learn everything you can about your desired subject. Keep a positive attitude. Make lots of google docs….

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Hoboken + Jersey City Favorites

What is your favorite restaurant in Hoboken or Jersey City?

Mathews and Ani Ramen and Roman Nose and Orale <3

What is your favorite boutique in Hoboken or Jersey City?

Another Man’s Treasure and I love the dresses at Mint

What do you love most about Hoboken or Jersey City?

I love the energy on the street here as soon as you surface the path you can feel that.

What is your favorite thing to do in Hudson County?

I love being down by the Hudson River because I grew up on it so its nostalgic

How long have you lived and/or worked in Jersey City?

I’ve worked here for two and a half years

What is your favorite outdoor place to spend time in Hoboken or Jersey City?

Porta!

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What is your favorite place to work out in Hudson County?

I wish I had time to take a class everyone raves about Jane Do I want to take a trampoline class there one day!

Where do you go out with friends in the area?

Mathews and Orale

What is something you think needs to come to Hoboken or Jersey City? 

I’d love to see a map of the businesses in the area right when you surface the path.

Save the date — Love Locked is having a pop up with Point No Point Studio on August 17th 530 to 830 where they will showcase their entire line of engagement rings.

Thanks for chatting with us, Kerry! Xo

Want to be featured or nominate someone as an upcoming Hoboken Girl of the Week?

Email hello@hobokengirl.com about your/her story.

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