Working at a jewelry store you can imagine it is impossible to pin down one favorite artist in an environment that is filled with so many great artisans, but if I had to select one designer that transcends convention and reinvigorates my love of jewelry with every new piece it would be Melissa Joy Manning.  All of her earrings are lightweight and universally flattering like these gold hoops. The stacking rings and diamond bands, worn alone or layered together, are an effortless way to enrich any jewelry box and outfit. Manning employs a unique variety of natural stones and found materials, like this fossilized wood necklace, as pendants on feminine and delicate chains that combine for a modern look without conforming to any trends. With an emphasis placed on one of a kind and limited edition pieces Melissa Joy Manning’s jewelry is as unexpected and beautiful as the woman wearing it.  In her own words “My jewelry is not an accessory, but an expression.”