Kara Ross discovered her passion for jewelry during an African safari she took at age 13 with her parents, who gifted her with a native gemstone of her choice. Ross chose tourmaline, and upon her return home designed her own ring. She still has the ring — along with her namesake line of luxe jewelry and handbags. The Kara Ross jewelry and handbag collection is a modern take on classic luxury: Exotic skins and genuine stones are her signature, from colorful lizard-skin clutches to larger-than-life cocktail rings. Each piece is uniquely bold, geometric and guaranteed to make a statement. Kara by Kara Ross is her fashion jewelry line, featuring eye-catching and bold pieces crafted from stones such as malachite, resin and amethyst.