Cynthia Barnes is a multi-faceted professional, devoted community volunteer and spirited teacher. Cynthia Barnes has been a part of Metro Detroit's business, philanthropic and education communities for many years.

Cynthia’s enthusiasm for jewelry started during a time of change in her corporate career. With a creative flair and eclectic eye for design, she decided to embark upon something new and discover the intricacies of fine jewelry. After receiving a gift certificate to satisfy her creative bug, she became fascinated with the delicate details of design. Fusing semi-precious stones with precious metal works, Cynthia developed her whimsical craftsmanship and created one-of-a-kind pieces for family and friends. To her surprise the requests and compliments for her signature pieces were overwhelming. Cynthia quickly combined her inspiration, business savvy and love for the creative process and launched Cynthia Barnes Originals.

Cynthia Barnes Originals serves as the channel to develop and create collections of stylish, individual, and timeless pieces; design that captivates the accessory enthusiast. Scouring the world for the distinctive, unparalleled and exotic, Cynthia Barnes Originals is the ultimate source for one-of-a-kind “art wear”.