WM Editor, Summer 2007 wrote about my contemporary designer jewellery:
"joyful jewels
IF YOU HAVEN'T DISCOVERED THE HANDMADE DESIGNER JEWELLERY OF MELINDA MULCAHY YET, YOU'RE IN FOR A REAL TREAT....
Fans of exquisite, modern and handmade contemporary designer jewellery will love the work of Melinda Mulcahy. Working out of her South Wales Studio, Melinda fuses her own Australian and Welsh heritage together to influence her work: the result is clever, beautiful and vibrant designer jewellery that you'll want to wear, give, keep and treasure.
Melinda's a die hard traveller, and her adventures around the world are reflected in her unusual, delicate, feminine pieces. She blends semi-precious gemstones with pearls, shells, corals and Venetian handblown glass, all finished on Sterling Silver, often with just a hint of sparkle from Swarovski Crystal. The result is a collection of striking necklaces, bracelets and earrings: each boasting originality and quality.
There is something for every taste, occasion and budget too, with more than 12 collections and a newly-launched Bridal Collection. Each ranged is based on, and inspired by, a city that Melinda has visited: Sydney to Venice, to Tahiti and Cannes. Now you can adorn yourself in unique pieces that evoke the feeling of far-flung places.
Melinda's trademark creations take full advantage of often exotic and rare materials, such as Chalcedony and Labradorite, feature carefully sourced and unusual cuts of stones and shell. Such a diverse selection of materials carefully handcrafted ensures that each piece is a limited edition, and carries the finishing touch of a silver authenticity charm, care instructions and designer packaging.
With a recently launched website where you can purchase online and more than 20 stockists across the UK, Melinda Mulcahy is undoubtebly making her mark in fashionable jewellery and is definitely one to watch.
Wednesday 29 August 2007
Tuesday 28 August 2007
Designer Jewellery
Introducing Contemporary Designer Jewellery by Melinda Mulcahy...
As a keen surveyor of quality, art, design and fashion, I have become increasingly obsessed about creating the best possible contemporary designer jewellery since I first studied it in 2003. My ethos is based on designing and handcrafting stunning designer jewellery that is showstopping, unforgettable, colourful, wearable yet affordable.
My range of contemporary designer jewellery blends quality materials including an amazing array of Gemstones, Cultured Pearls, Corals, Shells, Murano Glass, Swarovski Crystals predominately finished on Sterling Silver, but occasionally toying with Yellow Gold.
As a contemporary jewellery designer, I believe accessorizing is the most effective way of adding a polished finish to an outfit and precious metal designer jewellery always yields longevity. An editor once quoted about my jewellery: "Melinda creates clever, beautiful and vibrant jewellery that you'll want to wear, give, keep and treasure" (WM Summer 2007) and these elements are key in every jewellery piece I handcraft.
My driving passion is to produce the best possible quality contemporary designer jewellery, and I strive to craft each piece with precision workmanship to compliment the quality of materials used. I firmly believe you get what you pay for, and by stretching your budget a little further for my precious designer jewellery, priced slightly above mass produced base metal brands, you will be pleasantly surprised to be able to cherish something that will stand the test of time.
With emphasis on colour when designing, I believe this plays as much an integral part as shape does to a design and this has become my trademark in my designer jewellery creations. Furthermore, so as not to limit wear-ability, I mix complimentary and unusual colour combinations so that the jewellery becomes so much more versatile and ultimately more wearable too.
I truly believe great contemporary designer jewellery will make the wearer feel special and my designer jewellery practically guarantees to make you sparkle with confidence! You can hold your head high when sporting a statement piece that is special, unique and a limited edition, unlike an average high street brand.
For those with a conscience..... As a society keen to conserve our beautiful planet, by purchasing a piece of my designer jewellery, as opposed to throw-away base metal pieces that fall apart as soon as you look at them, you are in fact conserving our environment more efficiently! In addition, whilst I may be using natural resources, the production of which is highly scrutinized and monitored, they produce far less pollutants, can be recycled and is ultimately revered and respected by purchasers.
The new website boasts over 200 stunning original contemporary designer jewellery pieces broken down into collections including: New Season's, best sellers under the Gift Ideas, Bridal, Special Editions which include sort after Tourmaline, along with the latest London trend, Coloured Diamonds. Prices start from £12 for pearl & crystal earrings, £30 for bracelets, £36 for necklaces and £45 for coloured diamond earrings, providing a piece of designer jewellery for every occasion, age, style and budget.
What the Fashion Editors says:
Voted 2nd in WM's top twelve for 06 Christmas party season jewellery.
"Kerching... a last minute Valentines gift" Western Mail Newspaper, Feb 07.
"Melinda's designer jewellery bridges the gap between costume and fashion" says Editor for Ladies First Magazine, December 07.
The Marrekech extendable ring made with WM's top ten for Cocktail Rings, Winter 07.
"L.A. Pebble earrings are THE MUST HAVE PIECE for spring" says Editor for WM magazine Spring 08.
"Melinda's latest edition to her Bridal Collection will send hearts aflutter" says Fashion Editor of Tiara magazine, Summer 08.
As a keen surveyor of quality, art, design and fashion, I have become increasingly obsessed about creating the best possible contemporary designer jewellery since I first studied it in 2003. My ethos is based on designing and handcrafting stunning designer jewellery that is showstopping, unforgettable, colourful, wearable yet affordable.
My range of contemporary designer jewellery blends quality materials including an amazing array of Gemstones, Cultured Pearls, Corals, Shells, Murano Glass, Swarovski Crystals predominately finished on Sterling Silver, but occasionally toying with Yellow Gold.
As a contemporary jewellery designer, I believe accessorizing is the most effective way of adding a polished finish to an outfit and precious metal designer jewellery always yields longevity. An editor once quoted about my jewellery: "Melinda creates clever, beautiful and vibrant jewellery that you'll want to wear, give, keep and treasure" (WM Summer 2007) and these elements are key in every jewellery piece I handcraft.
My driving passion is to produce the best possible quality contemporary designer jewellery, and I strive to craft each piece with precision workmanship to compliment the quality of materials used. I firmly believe you get what you pay for, and by stretching your budget a little further for my precious designer jewellery, priced slightly above mass produced base metal brands, you will be pleasantly surprised to be able to cherish something that will stand the test of time.
With emphasis on colour when designing, I believe this plays as much an integral part as shape does to a design and this has become my trademark in my designer jewellery creations. Furthermore, so as not to limit wear-ability, I mix complimentary and unusual colour combinations so that the jewellery becomes so much more versatile and ultimately more wearable too.
I truly believe great contemporary designer jewellery will make the wearer feel special and my designer jewellery practically guarantees to make you sparkle with confidence! You can hold your head high when sporting a statement piece that is special, unique and a limited edition, unlike an average high street brand.
For those with a conscience..... As a society keen to conserve our beautiful planet, by purchasing a piece of my designer jewellery, as opposed to throw-away base metal pieces that fall apart as soon as you look at them, you are in fact conserving our environment more efficiently! In addition, whilst I may be using natural resources, the production of which is highly scrutinized and monitored, they produce far less pollutants, can be recycled and is ultimately revered and respected by purchasers.
The new website boasts over 200 stunning original contemporary designer jewellery pieces broken down into collections including: New Season's, best sellers under the Gift Ideas, Bridal, Special Editions which include sort after Tourmaline, along with the latest London trend, Coloured Diamonds. Prices start from £12 for pearl & crystal earrings, £30 for bracelets, £36 for necklaces and £45 for coloured diamond earrings, providing a piece of designer jewellery for every occasion, age, style and budget.
What the Fashion Editors says:
Voted 2nd in WM's top twelve for 06 Christmas party season jewellery.
"Kerching... a last minute Valentines gift" Western Mail Newspaper, Feb 07.
"Melinda's designer jewellery bridges the gap between costume and fashion" says Editor for Ladies First Magazine, December 07.
The Marrekech extendable ring made with WM's top ten for Cocktail Rings, Winter 07.
"L.A. Pebble earrings are THE MUST HAVE PIECE for spring" says Editor for WM magazine Spring 08.
"Melinda's latest edition to her Bridal Collection will send hearts aflutter" says Fashion Editor of Tiara magazine, Summer 08.
Monday 27 August 2007
Designer Jewellery
Designer Jewellery
Welcome to my blog of "Contemporary Designer Jewellery" handcrafted in Wales, UK.
Follow my work from initial inspirations, sourcing products to handcrafting finished quality designer jewellery pieces. Chart my progress as a designer/maker and business owner as I build a new label in the cut-throat precious designer jewellery and fashion industries. Ouch!
Be the first to read what's on the horizon by subscribing to my blog where you will receive regular updates about my designer jewellery including topical subjects like intreging gemstones, what makes a beautiful pearl, buying trips and industry secrets, my artistic influences, along with NEWS of special releases on limited editions, offers and new product lines....
Welcome to my blog of "Contemporary Designer Jewellery" handcrafted in Wales, UK.
Follow my work from initial inspirations, sourcing products to handcrafting finished quality designer jewellery pieces. Chart my progress as a designer/maker and business owner as I build a new label in the cut-throat precious designer jewellery and fashion industries. Ouch!
Be the first to read what's on the horizon by subscribing to my blog where you will receive regular updates about my designer jewellery including topical subjects like intreging gemstones, what makes a beautiful pearl, buying trips and industry secrets, my artistic influences, along with NEWS of special releases on limited editions, offers and new product lines....
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