Melissa Joy Manning Alphabet Silver Initial E Stud Earring

Since the inception of her first line in 1997, Melissa Joy Manning has created a collection of unusual, modern designs that transcend stylistic trends and attract a loyal following. Both Melissa and her handmade pieces are called: joyful, spiritual, unique, and empowering.

Focusing on the individual wearer rather than the masses, Melissa believes,

Melissa purchases her materials, found worldwide, from only domestic suppliers. Each piece is handmade to order in her Oakland, California, studio by her in-house production staff. Using 14 or 18 karat yellow, pink, and green gold, sterling silver, semiprecious and precious stones, hand-selected bones, and found objects, each design evokes a different emotion.

Whenever possible, Melissa links the modern with the traditional. Her unique expression is clearly influenced by her passion for travel, art, and culture. Melissa studied traditional silversmithing at the Instituto de Allende in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, and European design principles at the University of Barcelona.Melissa Joy Manning jewelry can be found in over 250 high-end boutiques and specialty department stores worldwide. Her pieces, enjoyed by celebrities in many fields, have been featured on numerous magazine covers and fashion spreads, in feature films, television programs, and music videos.