A kiss is so easy to give, but means so much when received.

Love is something you usually don’t have to remind yourself to do or to give away. It’s easy; it’s natural. Same as a kiss; it’s spontaneous and in some circumstances it’s even combustible. And just about always, it’s very tasty and sweet.

A "Jonda Kiss" is no different. I, Jonda, have spent years traveling the world entertaining and singing in projects on my own and, most recently, with my band, Mink. While entertaining the American troops overseas, my travels took me many places including Turkey, Greece, Italy and Spain (just to name a few). In fact, my band was the first ever to go into Afghanistan and Pakistan in March 2002.

With every autograph there has always been a kiss, whether on the album, BDU’s, the cheek or any other various body part that presented itself. And more often than not, body parts were presented for kissing! On one occasion, in 5 weeks of touring, I went through 5 tubes of lipstick. (Try finding this color red in a store in Qatar!!) It has often been said that you could trace a path where I have been, just “follow the lips.”

In 2003 there were 2 very special girlies in my life who told me while I was away they missed my kisses. So I came up with the most wonderful Valentines' Day present - a bracelet (sterling silver and leather). With my own lips engraved on the silver piece, like a watch, it faced so they could give themselves a kiss, from me, while I was away, simply by raising their wrist to the cheek. After this Valentines' day gift went awry, I was left with a broken heart and two bracelets, each engraved on the back with a phrase for 4, 3+1=4. 3 words (I love you), 1 meaning (love) = 4-ever.

I decided I would wear them in remembrance (and, well, because I paid so much to have them custom made!) These bracelets are now aptly named "The Original."

As I wore them around, people commented about them, so I told them they story of why they were made - “So they could get a kiss from me when I wasn't around." Inquiries were made as to how others might get a “Jonda Kiss.” Thus it began.

Using the same original "Jonda Kiss" stencil, each new piece is hand engraved with a kiss. I engrave each sterling silver piece, then design and assemble each bracelet, necklace, etc. Each piece is crafted with love and care. They make wonderful gifts for yourself or for your loved ones. Whether it's through my music or through my jewelry, I'm going to kiss the world one piece at a time.