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M.C.L by Matthew Campbell Laurenza - The Story

American born and influenced by his family's collections of art and antiques, Matthew developed the impressive ability to produce artistic sculptures and other art even at a very young age. His ingenuity led him to an architecture scholarship at the Savannah College of Art and Design but he later transferred to Bellarmine University where he completed his studies in liberal arts, specializing in sculpture.

After his graduation in 1998, Matthew traveled extensively around the world exploring exotic destinations such as India, South East Asia, Japan and Europe. During his adventures, he had the opportunity to learn about jewelry production and stone cutting from gemstone dealers and manufacturers. Building on these experiences, Matthew combined his technical knowledge of jewelry manufacturing with his design expertise.

The birth of M.C.L by Matthew Campbell Laurenza came in 2007 when the designer returned to New York to reintroduce his designs. Since its debut, the fashion world has fallen head over heels for Matthew's characteristic bohemian-luxe jewelry creations.

Cocktails rings are encrusted with pave stones in vibrant colors. Intricately designed enamel bangles and earrings conjure up images of delicious jewels found in a pirate's treasure chest.

Following the meteoric success of his women's collection, he introduced M.C.L by Matthew Campbell Laurenza's men's collection in 2008.

Unlike the women's collection which is ornate and elaborate, the men's collection adopts a nostalgic tone. With a nod to the past, a boy's toy chest resonates in the designs featuring silver soldier pendants, robot money clips and cufflinks constructed in the shape of war tanks.

Having worked in the jewelry industry for over ten years, Matthew has an intimate knowledge of gemstone markets. "I use a lot of high quality stones in my design to not only give my customers a well designed piece that makes a statement but also to give them value for their money. The statement made when a client wears my creations is an added value - it's priceless."

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