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ABOUT: Angela Monaco
Concrete Polish, created in 2009, is the realization of Angela Monaco’s quest for her creative form. After years of studying arts from printmaking to glassblowing, she found her calling in metalsmithing classes at the Maryland Institute College of Art.

Angela’s love of crystals dates back to her childhood, when her mother adorned the house with their powerful presence. She took her inspiration a step further when she learned to work with crystals as a sculptural form, marrying mineral and metal.

Concrete Polish is bold and bewitching, rare and wearable. In Angela’s hands, rugged geodes become lustrous emblems of beauty and strength. She crafts each piece to become an heirloom, a precious possession to pass down through generations.

Each Concrete Polish design is individually handcrafted in Angela’s studio, and produced on Philadelphia’s historic Jewelers’ Row with close attention to environmental concerns. Though Angela aspires to introduce Concrete Polish to women across the nation, her love and dedication will ensure that each new piece remains relevant and timeless.


ABOUT: Concrete Polish Showroom
Concrete Polish Showroom opened in June 2011 in the heart of Philadelphia’s blossoming Northern Liberties.
The boutique showcases the jewelry of Angela Monaco, along with a carefully curated selection of other designers.

Linda Smyth, former owner of Topstitch Boutique, brings her Rabid Fox, and Fleathers line to Concrete Polish, expanding on Angela’s love of natural forms with her animal-inspired creations. Danny Fox, calligraphy artist extraordinaire, crafts sleek, industrial, perfectly proportioned rings of silver and acrylic. A collection of vintage treasures and glittering crystals completes the offering.

Concrete Polish Showroom is a warm, dynamic space, where the artisans working on site bring the jewelry to life. Each First Friday, Concrete Polish welcomes the public for special events introducing other innovative artists and designers from across the country.



Visit Concrete Polish at 716 N. 3rd Street in Philadelphia, or call 267.324.5201.
Hours: Wednesday through Saturday, 12-7 p.m.; Sunday, 1-6 p.m.


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