Melinda Maria’s passion for jewelry became evident at the age of 10 when she began searching through her mother’s jewelry box and using vintage pieces to create new designs. Maria creates a line of chic high quality fashion accessories. Her collections feature semi-precious stones and gold-plated metals and are  meant to make women feel beautiful and invincible.   

The dazzling Pod Earrings are casual yet classy, and can be worn everyday. These 18kt gold vermeil earrings contain five coupled mini pods that sway with every move. The Pod Earrings measure 1 7/8” long and 1/4” wide. Buy these stylish Pod Earrings for only $125.

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The Links of London brand was fully launched in 1990 after a local restaurant commissioned the design of a pair of sterling silver fish cufflinks as a gift to loyal clientele. The Harvey Nichols fashion store located in the UK got wind of the design and immediately placed the pieces on their shelves. Links of London offers an eclectic mix of men’s and women’s jewelry in sterling silver, 18kt gold, and leather. Today, this brand has stores in the UK, Hong Kong, US, and Canada.

The Turquoise Sweetie Starter Charm Bracelet is classically stylish with just the right amount of gems and silver hoop rings.  Eight variously shaped turquoise stones are surrounded by clusters of dainty sterling silver rings. This expandable bracelet holds up to 5 charms of your choice allowing you to create your own unique style.  Buy through Bloomingdales for $195.

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Designer Katharine Sise creates vintage inspired jewelry that’s off-beat, yet still girly.  She tends to pair stunning gems with fun charms such as butterflies, elephants, starfish, bats, and bugs. Sise’s jewelry has appeared on TV shows such as The View, Live with Regis and Kelly, Good Day New York, Gossip Girl, and many others.

The Gold Necklace with Heart Locket and Horseshoe is charming and chicly urban. The 14kt vermeil heart locket, brass horseshoe, and a polished freshwater pearl hang from a 14kt gold filled chain. The link chain measures 36” long and can be adjusted to a shorter 18” look. Buy through Rilee and Lo for $195 $98, plus get 30% off using coupon code RL30 that’s good through 9/7!

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NYC based designer Dana Lorenza, who has a background working for Gucci and Donna Karan, launched Fallon in 2007 after great success in 2005 with her luxurious Fenton line.  Lorenza’s Fallon collection combines trendy strong statement designs with classy traditional gems and accents.  Her line can be found in the finest retailers throughout the world and has been featured in major publications including Vogue, Lucky, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar, and The NY Times.

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