Melinda explains:
"I love jewellery, it shows ones true spirit. It doesn't discriminate age, colour or size. On the contrary, it adorns and enhances beauty, it transforms and polishes a style. I have always had an affinity for design, fashion and architecture. I am a surveyor of all things luxurious and I see beauty in the tiniest detail. I am particularly obsessed with quality and I NEVER settle for second best. Why settle for plastic or glass when you could have precious gemstones and pearls? This ethos applies to everything I make, for instance, the candles have taken 2 years to develop before I could sell them.
As a naturally creative spirit who thrives on individuality, I search the seven seas to find the perfect materials. If a design doesn't look exactly like what I had in my mind, I will pull it apart and start again.
I love designing and creating. I don't search for kudos, because I achieve my personal goals everyday. To me this is not work, this is my way of life. I feel truly blessed to be given this opportunity and I love sharing this energy with others." Melinda x
ABOUT Influenced by childhood memories growing up around Sydney's (Australia) sunny shores and frequent travels abroad to many exotic places where Melinda has absorbed many cultures, the vibrancy of many countries reflected in the jewellery she creates.
Predominately self-taught, Melinda studied Textile, Design and
Art for 6 years, honed fine wiring techniques with highly skilled wire technicians who produce jewellery for Royalty and aristocracy during her frequent buying trips to India, followed up with frequent short courses in Central St Martins College of London, where famous alumni include designers like John Galliano, Alexander McQueen, Giles Deacon, Stella McCartney, Luella, Matthew Williamson, Christopher Kane to name a few along with other courses in Sydney and Italy.
Like many designers Melinda was lured by Britain's Fashion culture and is where she now calls home, since arriving in 1993. As a self-confession prolific over-dresser and shoperholic, Melinda has adopted a true sense of occasion, quirky unique style and enjoys playing with fashion, in keeping with her bright, free spirits, hence the inclusion of colouful gemstones in her designs.
Since embarking on a new chapter in her life, which quickly led to this jewellery business in 2003, Melinda has forged enviable contacts within the gem industry where she pushes suppliers for new and unusual cuts and materials. With a vivid imagination and keen eye for new finds and risk taking is able to offer her customers treats before other designers.
Melinda's passion for luxurious materials, colour, fresh entrend designs without following convention, unrivaled quality of craftsmanship whilst remaining affordable is her driving force. But as trends whizz by at a staggering pace, with a deep seeded loyal integrity to preserve precious materials especially now natural resources are becoming stretched, Melinda encourages consumers to look deeper into the true nature of gemstone to better appreciate and cheerish these precious gifts.
Since 2003, Melinda understands her customer's overwhelming desire to own unique one-off or limited edition jewellery judged on the amount of bespoke orders being requested, so wanted to offer an online gallery where customers could select numbered creations like an original piece of art.
Whilst visiting this emporium, make sure to check out Melinda's highly scented aromatherapy candles which are getting rave reviews. Designed for complete indulgence whilst harmonising mind, body and spirit, these little treats are growing in popularity, some of many new treats you will find available here.
Melinda is always available to offer her knowledge to help customers select the most apprepriate piece which best reflects someones style, personality and occasion. If you can't find what you are looking for then please contact her via email melinda@melindamulcahy.com with a description of style, colour, shape, type etc.
There seems no end to Melinda's energy and spirit which is not only captured in each creation but also in her blog where you will find her open personality shining through so many facets. You can follow her progress as a designer, better understand the design process, be the first to hear about new collection releases, read about her influences, travels, musings, poems and the odd splash of lipglossed humour.....
