E! Television has dubbed Los Angeles jewelry designer Melinda Maria as Hollywood’s Bling Queen and celebrities such as Julia Roberts, Eva Longoria, Jennifer Lopez, and Jessica Alba would happen to agree- as they have all been sighted on the red carpet wearing her high impact pieces. Having studied gemology, Melinda Spigel launched her costume jewelry line- Melinda Maria- in 2005, where her basic concept was to create a glamorous yet easy to wear collection featuring blue topazes, rich rubies, green tourmalines, and loads of gold that belies their surprisingly affordable prices. Stacking and layering are key to her look, and what makes these jewels appear as if they’re made for a princess, is all in the production process- as she uses the same craftspeople that make and set fine jewelry.
Her 14k gold necklaces, cuff bracelets, and the Pod ring, made famous by Vanessa Hudgens- who wears it religiously- has parlayed Melinda Maria into a global enterprise, and proceeds from her sales have aided high-profile global charities…Leonardo DiCaprio’s being just one, of many. New for spring is the limited-edition Druzy Collection, showcasing the crystalized rock fracture, which makes for a dramatic effect.
Melinda Maria is getting around even more these days, and you can find her gorgeous goodies front and center- well, at least I did- at Meche, the ritzy hair salon to the stars in Beverly Hills- where these accessories perfectly compliment your freshly glossed hair- in addition to a new line exclusively with Nordstrom in Las Vegas, showing off her love for the Strip. Bling it on…www.melindamaria.com
