Joyful. Spiritual. Unique. Empowering. These are words that describe both the designer and her jewelry. Melissa Joy Manning's education in art history, design, sculpture and silver-smithing make her uniquely suited to her work as a jewelry creator. Her designs are driven by her passion for ancient cultures and a fascination with found objects, which she reclaims, recycles and renews with a touch of the modern.
A fringe of gems skirts the periphery of Melissa Joy Manning’s gypsy hoops: moonstones, labradorites and a cat’s eye at midpoint. Handcrafted in USA of recycled sterling silver. 2-1/4" dia.
Melissa Joy Manning uses recycled 14kt gold for organic, slightly rustic bezels to clasp her delicate pink sapphires. 14kt gold posts. Handcrafted in USA. Approx 3/16" Dia.
Lyrical loops of hammered 14kt gold sing the praises of precious faceted rubies. French wires are crafted to match. Handmade in USA. Designed by Melissa Joy Manning. Approx. 1-1/8"L.
Large, 1-1/2" diameter self-locking hoops are hand forged from a continuous length of wire to swell slightly as they round the curve. A Melissa Joy Manning design. Made in USA.
A day-in, day-out classic, each sinuous circle is hand forged from a single length of sterling silver wire. The self-locking hoops are designed by Melissa Joy Manning. Made in USA. 3/4" dia.
A hand-me-down style from freewheeling times, these oversized hoops are as lightweight as they are large. Each self locking hoop is hand forged in USA from a single length of wire. A Melissa Joy Manning design. 2-3/4" dia.
