In honor of her current, massive [35% off] sale [with discount code SUMMER], we decided to begin our “One Question For…” series with jewelry designer Maya Brenner. One question because—life is short! We’re thinking that one question is exactly what the doctor ordered. So we asked Maya this. It helps if you know that Maya’s most famous pieces are her awesome charms of all 50 states.

Our question: We love your state charms! But what is your favorite state?

MB: “I love all the states, especially as a complete collection…but I would have to say my favorite is the first state that I designed and the one I happen to live in-California. The runner up is the bi-coastal since I lived in NYC for eight years.”

Then we were all, “Tell us more!” Which is officially one question and one exhortation.

MB: “I mean what’s not to love about California? The weather, the food, the beaches, the culture.”

There we have it. Above, the Bi-Coastal necklace in sterling silver with diamond, $205 – 35% = $133.25