INSTAGRAM THURSDAY | MELINDA MARIA JEWELRY | AUGUST 2015

In 2005, following successful stints as a make-up artist, and a contestant on the Hollywood Squares game show, Melinda Spigel launched her popular, affordable jewelry line.  For Spigel making women feel beautiful is her brand's central motivation.

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KIMBERLY BAKER

18K Gold Vermeil Morgane Necklace

Designed by Japanese architect Minoru Yamasaki, Seattle, Washington’s Pacific Science Center was planned for the city’s 1962 World’s Fair.

Composed of eight buildings the center contains a butterfly house, planetarium, science exhibits and two IMAX theaters. 

Washington State is also home to featured jewelry designer Kimberly Baker.

MONICA VINADER

A carving of the likeness of explorer Christopher Columbus is situated atop a looming column in Plaza de Colón in Madrid, Spain.

Plaza de Colón was established to honor the wayfarer's history-changing exploits. Spain is also the birthplace of featured jewelry designer Monica Vinader.

KEVIA JEFFREY-WEST | KEVIA HANDCRAFTED JEWELRY

 At nearly a century old, Oregon's International Rose Test Garden continues to be the premier "testing ground for new rose varieties."

Though currently closed for the winter, the lush grounds are populated with additional gardens each providing a distinct function. Oregon is also the home of featured jewelry designer Kevia Jeffrey-West.

SIRILAK SAMANASAK

Chiang Mai in Thailand can easily be dubbed the "City of Temples" as over 300 Buddhist temples populate the city.

Built for the purpose of uniting people within the community, Chiang Mai temples are multifaceted acting as centers of culture, literature, history, religion, and art. Thailand is also the home of featured jewelry designer Sirilak Samanasak.