Photo Credit: Omar Cruz
Daniella Kronfle is a Miami-based haute jewelry designer. She founded her self-titled company more than a decade ago, offering unique jewelry pieces that embody her signature style with elegant pieces featuring bold designs. Her collections have been featured in publications such as Vogue, Elle, Vanity Fair and CNN, among many others. She has styled celebrities and her work has been seen on the runways of countless international fashion and art events including The Academy Awards, The Emmy’s, Latin Grammy’s and Miami Fashion Week. Celebrity fans of the brand include Chrissy Teigen, Eva Longoria, Maye Musk, Ana de la Reguera and Thalia. Her boutique can be found in the posh Miami Design District, the first of the brand’s brick-and-mortar stores with more to come in the future. Here, she shares her haute secrets to Miami:
Where were you born: Ecuador, South America
How long in Miami: 18 years
Neighborhood: Coconut Grove and Brickell
Occupation: Jewelry Designer, Gemologist
Favorite Restaurant: Mandolin Aegean Bistro in the Miami Design District
Best Sushi: Toni’s Sushi Bar in South Beach
Best Italian: Il Gabbiano in Downtown Miami
Best dessert: The Key Lime Pie from Joe’s Stone Crab
Best place for a romantic date: Taking a drive down to the Florida Keys
Best place for a power business meeting: MC Kitchen in the Miami Design District
If you have out of town guests, which hotel would you recommend? The Faena Hotel Miami Beach
Favorite shopping venue/boutique: The Webster
Favorite place to buy jewelry/watches: Daniella Kronfle, of course!
Best Spa: The Spa at Mandarin Oriental Hotel
Favorite Charity Event: Wine, Women, and Shoes which benefits the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital.
Favorite Cultural Event: Art Basel
Favorite Cultural Institution: The Pérez Art Museum Miami
Best Steakhouse: Graziano’s
Best Pizza: Andiamo Pizza
Best Lunch: The Lido Bayside Grill at The Standard, Miami Beach
Best Massage: The Oriental Essence massage from The Spa at Mandarin Oriental Hotel
Best Limousine/Driving Service: Uber
Describe your city in three words: warm, dynamic, enriching
Favorite historic/legendary place to see or explore: Vizcaya Museum & Gardens in Coral Gables
All-around favorite spot in Miami: My home
Best Aspect of Miami: We have the best weather all year long.
