Melinda Maria
“Jewelry makes people happy, and we have fun making people happy.”
Melinda is the founder and designer of Los Angeles-based handcrafted jewelry brand, Melinda Maria.
From her early days making jewelry as a child to starting off selling at Starbucks, to now running her popular brand, Melinda's journey has been an incredible one. Today, she lives her dream of designing jewelry that sparks joy and makes her customers feel glamorous and beautiful every day.
At Melinda Maria, the core philosophy is to make luxury an everyday experience. Melinda believes price does not define luxury and there shouldn’t be an obligation to spend a lot for jewelry that makes you feel amazing and lasts a long time.
Melinda's success lies in offering accessible luxury without compromising on style. Her beautiful, high-quality pieces blend fine craftsmanship with costume jewelry. For Melinda, life is too short for boring jewelry, and every piece reflects her dedication to making individuals feel extraordinary, irrespective of a price tag.
Counting Rihanna, Selena Gomez, Zendaya and Julia Roberts among her clientele, Melinda's designs have taken the world by storm. Since launching in 2005, the Melinda Maria brand has become a modern jewelry icon, adorning everyone from Taylor Swift to Michelle Obama.
