With both Mike Wallace and George Stephanopoulos in the family, there are quite a few stars in Sissy Yates' orbit, but it's her magnificent jewelry line, Sissy Yates Deisgns, that's sparking the most interest these days. "I strive for simplicity," says Yates, who lives in DC with her husband, Angus, and their three children. "It allows the natural and unique beauty of the gemstones to shine." And shine they do. One-of-a-kind necklaces, earrings, and bracelets carry her signature sophistication, which Yates developed during her six years working at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, worldwide adventures from the South Pacific to Marrakech, and a childhood full of wistful afternoons daydreaming in the Hall of Gems at the Smithsonian. According to Yates, "Every piece is inspired by my lifelong geological passions, my love of contemporary and ancient art, and my fascination with remote cultures."