Monica Rich Kosann has opened her first boutique in the Midwest, located at the Somerset Collection mall in Troy, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit. The 600-square-foot store, which held its grand opening on October 15, features the brand’s signature marigold color on the exterior and highlights its popular Locket Bar in a central location.
Known for creating lockets, pendants, and custom charm necklaces that can be engraved with personal messages, Monica Rich Kosann emphasizes the importance of personalization and connection. The Locket Bar allows customers to add photographs from their smartphones directly into the lockets, creating truly personalized pieces ready to wear within minutes. Kosann describes the brand's mission as helping customers feel connected to their own stories.
The boutique also includes custom artwork created by Monica's daughter, Danielle Kosann, that celebrates Detroit's culture. Warm white walls, dark wood display cases, and the marigold-painted storefront create a welcoming and distinctive environment that reflects the brand’s values.
Kosann, who started her jewelry line in 2004 after a career in fine art photography, brings her love of storytelling to her designs, including lockets and custom charms that carry special meaning for each wearer. The new store aims to enhance the personal experience that Kosann says is central to her brand: "We want everyone to feel like they’re getting a hug when they leave."