The Sligo born jewellery designer Melissa Curry has made a welcome comeback to Dublin, after five years away, with a wonderful collection created from the traditional and popular ‘Chinese lacquer’ jewellery.  Melissa’s unusual range was inspired by her trip to China in the 1990′s, with the circle being her trademark.

This collection featuring necklaces and bangles are worked from the cinnbar – coloured wood of China.  Each individual piece is moulded in a different way before being painted red or black.  The pieces are then mounted on sterling silver chains.

In China traditional Chinese lacquer jewellery is as an important part of their culture as our Claddagh design is to us here in Ireland, though with a more modern setting maybe more so like our own renowned Newbridge Silver traditional designs.

Melissa Curry, known for her adventurous designs was chosen as the ‘Cutting Edge’ jewellery designer for the London Millennium Year during Liberty’s International campaign for that big event.  Through her unique design skills she has also worked with Toni & Guy, Swarovski and many more big names.

If you are tempted and want something completely different, Melissa Curry’s collection can be seen at Havana in Donnybrook, and will shortly be in Dublin’s Kilkenny Design Shop.  Another Irish talent we can be proud of!

Prices vary from €250 upwards for the bangles and neckpieces.

Images courtesy of melissacurrydesign.ie.

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