The Havana Collection: Lookbook by Matthew Campbell Laurenza

THE HAVANA COLLECTION

Meet Matthew Infused with inspiration from countries worldwide and his background in sculpture, jewelry and architecture, American designer Matthew Campbell Laurenza blends experiences and cultures to produce unique and distinctive jewelry designs. Born in Colorado, Matthew lived in New Mexico and Texas as a child before moving to Kentucky where he finished high school. He began his studies at Savannah College of Art and Design pursuing a degree in architecture and interior design. Realizing that architecture had creative limits, Matthew transferred to Bellarmine College and adjusted his focus to pursue a degree in Fine Arts with a specialty in sculpture. Although no longer pursuing architecture, he applied the concepts of design and construction to his sculpture projects and began to construct breathtaking jewelry designs.

Every piece of jewelry is art. The carving of the wax, the placement of stones, the use of color and texture, the profile—all of these elements combine to create a miniature sculpture to be worn and become a part of someone’s daily life. As a part-time expat for the last 17 years, Matthew splits his time between Asia, the United States and the multitude of countries he visits. His non-stop travel schedule means that he is frequently in as many as five or six countries within a single month. As Matthew travels, he makes time to see the sights, experience the local culture, and visit the museums—all of which serve as a starting point for his designs. The old adage that ‘history repeats itself’ draws Matthew to historical design periods. The art deco, renaissance, modernism, arts and crafts and other movements hold special appeal.

Artists are a product of their environment. We are sensitive to what has come before us, and acutely attuned to what is happening around us. My travels have informed and shaped everything I do and in return, I bring a new point of view and an invigorated energy to the design process. Matthew uses these strong influences and blends them with modern and refreshing nuances to develop opulent designs. Matthew Campbell Laurenza’s women’s collection launched at Bergdorf Goodman in 2007 and was introduced shortly thereafter at Neiman Marcus, Harrods, Lane Crawford in Hong Kong, and other high-end luxury retailers. Today, the brand is in 36 markets and sold through more than 100 retailers worldwide including cosmopolitan centres such as London, Hong Kong, Dubai, New York, Los Angeles, Singapore, Paris, Tokyo, and Moscow.

M.C.L Craftsmanship M.C.L by Matthew Campbell Laurenza embodies Matthew’s belief in superb craftsmanship. Each piece stands as a work of art and is crafted in its own unique way. Our jewelry is all hand made—from the designs to the wax carving, construction, gem-setting, polishing... absolutely everything from concept to customer. With a 6-8 month design period for each style, quality control is critical at every stage to preserve the distinctive M.C.L signature aesthetic. Our natural stones are sourced from around the world—rough stones are chosen by certified staff and cut by the finest stonecutters to ensure optimum clarity and beauty. The difference in origin of the stones gives each design a particular surface texture, color gradient and unique identity. As Matthew explains: Different regions produce different colors in even the same kind of stones. For instance, the amethysts we see in Brazil take on a deep violet hue where as those sourced from Africa have a paler color to them. Our jewelry is sculpted entirely from 925 sterling silver then plated in black rhodium, which is both durable and comfortable for those with allergic reactions to the precious metal. Certain pieces are plated in 18k gold vermeil. These traditions will always be a cornerstone of M.C.L craftsmanship. Recently we expanded our range of wearable sculpture to include pieces that are carved from sustainably sourced materials, including horn and wood. Each and every piece of M.C.L jewelry is hand made and individually hand set with only the finest sapphires, rubies and semi-precious gems. We strictly forbid the use of adhesive products to set stones. The refined technique of hand-setting not only provides for the secure setting of our gemstones, it results in better texture and a greater sparkle to our finished pieces. The method also ensures that no two pieces are exactly alike. The differences are subtle, but when viewed with a keen eye you will see that these subtle differences reflect the unique character of each individual item and the considerable care taken during production.

Our Signature Style We create wearable sculpture, ornate pieces that exude a bohemian-luxe spirit. Our signature aesthetic distilled into a single word: vibrant. M.C.L jewelry makes daily accessorizing a bright and powerful part of a woman’s style. We believe that every piece of M.C.L jewelry makes a statement. They are designed to be noticed. And our signature can be found in the choice of vivid enamel coloring, the radiance of our genuine sapphires, the creamy luster of a freshwater pearl or the earthy elegance of semi-precious gemstones, all of which are ethically sourced from around the world.

The Havana Collection As with so many things in fashion, what was once old can be transformed by a fresh perspective. Havana is in the midst of such a renaissance, emerging from a decades-long slumber to become a luxurious travel destination for the modern age. Havana knows its best angles, having been in vogue many times before. Most recently, it was a playground for Hollywood stars of the 1930s and ‘40s. I cannot blame them for being entranced. A mere 228 miles from Miami, Havana feels like another world altogether and wandering the streets transports you to another time. Several other times, in fact. Havana’s culture has been composed over 500 years from Spanish, Italian, Greek, British and French influences. Its architectural wonders are just as diverse—baroque, deco and modernist structures sit side by side, finding kinship through the city’s trademark bursts of color. Last but not least, Havana is the birthplace of the daiquiri, which is reason enough to visit. This collection pays homage to Havana’s otherworldliness— each piece infused with its diverse and refined history—drawing heavily upon the city’s luscious color palette and its past life as Hollywood’s playground. Each piece is fit for a star—glamorous and bold, the kind of statement jewelry Ava Gardner would have worn when visiting the city. Whether you take a trip to Havana or not, I hope you find a piece in this collection that transports you to a place that inspires you.

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1. Diรกfano Sol Necklace: MNC000949-AM-OR-YL-BT-BKPR-BC l Beaded black pearls with 925 sterling silver details plated in black rhodium and gold, hand-set with amethyst, blue topaz, orange and yellow sapphires 2. Diรกfano Ocaso Necklace: MNC000949-WT-BKS-YL-COL-ABC l Beaded chrysocolla with 925 sterling silver details plated in gold, black and white rhodium, hand-set with white topaz, black spinel and yellow sapphires 3. Fiesta Earrings: MER000316-RK39-RY-BT-B l 925 sterling silver plated with black rhodium, hand-set with rubies and blue topaz, accented by glittering red enamel 4. Ribbon Cuff - Apple Mojito: MBG000334-RK78-GR-B l 925 sterling silver plated with black rhodium, hand-set with green sapphires accented by glittering green enamel 5 & 6. Ribbon Cuff - Blueberry Fizz: MBG000334-RK72-IMIX-A l 925 sterling silver plated with silver, hand-set with blue sapphires, blue and white topaz, accented by glittering blue enamel 7. Ribbon Cuff - Bluebird: MBG000334-RK72-BL-B l 925 sterling silver plated with black rhodium, hand-set with blue sapphires accented by glittering blue enamel 8. Fiesta Earrings: MER000316-19-GRAG-BT-B l 925 sterling silver plated with black rhodium, hand-set with green agate and blue topaz, accented by spearmint enamel 1

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1. La Palma Cuff - Tropicana: MBG000655-RK39-82-OR-B l 925 sterling silver plated with black rhodium, hand-set with orange sapphires accented by glittering red and dark purple enamel 2. Sash Cuff - Havana Rose: MBG000067-RK18-PK-B l 925 sterling silver plated with black rhodium, hand-set with pink sapphires accented by glittering purple enamel 3. Ava Earrings - Orange: MER000349-RK39-OR-B l 925 sterling silver plated with black rhodium, hand-set with orange sapphires accented by glittering red enamel 4. La Palma Cuff - Tropicana: MBG000655-RK39-82-OR-B l 925 sterling silver plated with black rhodium, hand-set with orange sapphires accented by glittering red and dark purple enamel 5. Kite Earrings - Tropicana: MER000487-RK39-OR-AM-B l 925 sterling silver plated with black rhodium, hand-set with amethyst and orange sapphires accented by glittering red enamel 6. La Palma Necklace - Tropicana: MNC000993-62-RMIX-HEMBKPR-B l Hematite and black pearl beads with 925 sterling silver detail plated with black rhodium, hand-set with multi-colored sapphires accented by coral enamel

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3. La Flores de Mariposa Cuff - Black / White: MBG000673-74-WTBKS-AB l 925 sterling silver plated with black and white rhodium, hand-set with white topaz and black spinel accented by black enamel 4. La Flores de Mariposa Cuff - Yellow / Purple: MBG000673-74-AMOR-BC l 925 sterling silver plated with black rhodium and gold, handset with amethyst and onyx accented by black enamel 5. Buena Vista Earrings - White: MER000179-WT-A l 925 sterling silver plated with white rhodium, hand-set with white topaz 6. Square Two-Faced Ring - Yellow / Black: MRG000270-74-YL-C l 925 sterling silver plated with gold, hand-set with yellow sapphires accented by black enamel 7. Centelleo Necklace: MNC001024-WT-WMIX-ONY-AC l Beaded onyx with 925 sterling silver details plated with white rhodium and gold, hand-set with white topaz and multi-colored sapphires

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1. Ribbon Cuff - Sangria: MBG001128-RK04-RY-YL-BC l 925 sterling silver plated with black rhodium and gold, hand-set with rubies and yellow sapphires accented by glittering purple enamel 2. Goldfish Charm Bracelet - Pink: MBG001047-45-PK-WA-B l Beaded bracelet with 925 sterling silver fish detail, plated with black rhodium, hand-set with white amethyst and pink sapphires, accented by purple enamel 3. Ribbon Cuff - Vanilla Clouds: MBG000334-67-WT-A l 925 sterling silver plated with white rhodium, hand-set with white topaz accented by white enamel 4. Flower Fan Charm Bracelet - Pink: MBG001133-67-RK39-AM-RQ-B l Beaded rose quartz with 925 sterling silver floral detail plated with black rhodium, hand-set with amethyst accented by glittering red and white enamel 5. Ribbon Cuff - Berry Daiquiri: MBG000334-RK72-BMIX-A l 925 sterling silver plated with white rhodium, hand-set with multi-colored sapphires accented by glittering blue enamel 6. Sash Cuff - Havana Rose: MBG000067-RK18-PK-B l 925 sterling silver plated with black rhodium, hand-set with pink sapphires accented by glittering purple enamel 7. Gardenia Charm Bracelet - Pink: MBG001199-RK04-PK-BT-RQ-B l Beaded rose quartz with 925 sterling silver floral detail plated with black rhodium, hand-set with pink sapphires and blue topaz, accented by glittering purple enamel 8. Ribbon Cuff - Tempranillo: MBG001128-RK39-AM-OR-B l 925 sterling silver plated with black rhodium, hand-set with orange sapphires and amethyst, accented by glittering red enamel 9. Ribbon Cuff - Cuba Libre: MBG001128-74-BKS-YL-BC l 925 sterling silver plated with black rhodium and gold, hand-set with black spinel and yellow sapphires, accented by black enamel 10. Gardenia Charm Bracelet - Citrus: MBG001199-52-MIX-BT-CIT-B l Beaded citrine with 925 sterling silver detail plated with black rhodium, hand-set with multi-colored sapphires and blue topaz accented by yellow enamel 11. Zelia Charm Bracelet: MBG000257-WMIX-CIT-B l Beaded citrine with 925 sterling silver sphere plated with black rhodium, hand-set with multi-colored sapphires 12. La Flores de Mariposa Cuff - Black / Yellow: MBG000673-74-YLBKS-CB l 925 sterling silver plated with black rhodium and gold, handset with yellow sapphires and black spinel accented by black enamel

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1. Buena Vista Earrings - Black: MER000179-BKS-B l 925 sterling silver plated with black spinel, hand-set with black spinel 2. La Flores de Mariposa Cuff - Black / Yellow: MBG000673-74-YLBKS-AB l 925 sterling silver plated with black and white rhodium, hand-set with yellow sapphires and black spinel accented by black enamel

13. Endless Summer Charm Bracelet: MBG001051-52-YL-CIT-B l Beaded citrine with 925 sterling silver detail plated with black rhodium, hand-set with yellow sapphires accented by yellow mango enamel 14. Ribbon Cuff - Mango: MBG000334-74-WMIX-B l 925 sterling silver plated with black rhodium, hand-set with multi-colored sapphires accented by black enamel 15. Azalea Charm Bracelet - Citrus: MBG001034-23-YL-CIT-B l Beaded citrine with 925 sterling silver floral detail plated with black rhodium, hand-set with yellow sapphires accented by ivory enamel 16. Encantada Charm Bracelet: MBG001137-27-67-WT-CIT-A l Beaded citrine 925 sterling silver detail plated with black rhodium, hand-set with white topaz accented by baby blue and white enamel

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1. Evil Eye Charm Bracelet: MBG001037-WA-B l White beads with 925 sterling silver detail plated with black rhodium, hand-set with white topaz accented by white enamel 2. Ribbon Cuff - Vanilla Espresso: MBG001128-74-WT-BKS-AB l Black beads with 925 sterling silver detail plated with black and white rhodium, hand-set with white topaz and black spinel accented by black enamel 3. Encantada Charm Bracelet - Black: MBG001137-27-67-WT-ONY-A l Beaded onyx with 925 sterling silver detail plated with white rhodium, hand-set with white topaz accented by blue and white enamel 4. Silver Screen Bracelet: MBG000671-WT-A-L602 l Woven black leather with 925 sterling silver detail plated with white rhodium, hand-set with white topaz 5. La Flores de Mariposa Cuff - Black / White: MBG000673-74-WTBKS-AB l 925 sterling silver plated with black and white rhodium, hand-set with white topaz and black spinel accented by black enamel 6. Corona Charm Bracelet - White: MBG001135-74-WT-WA-B l Beaded white bracelet with 925 sterling silver detail plated with black rhodium, hand-set with white topaz and white amethyst, accented by black enamel 7. Ribbon Cuff - Double Espresso: MBG000334-74-BKS-B l 925 sterling silver plated with black rhodium, hand-set with black spinel accented by black enamel 8. Ladybug Charm Bracelet - Glitter Red: MBG001099-RK51-BKSONY-B l 925 sterling silver plated with black rhodium, hand-set with black spinel accented by glittering red enamel 9. Cheeky Monkey Charm Bracelet - Gold: MBG001065-HEM-C l Beaded hematite with 925 sterling silver monkey detail plated with gold 10. La Palma Cuff - Tropicana: MBG000655-RK39-82-OR-B l 925 sterling silver plated with black rhodium, hand-set with orange sapphires accented by purple enamel and glittering red enamel 11. Rover Charm Bracelet - Glitter Red: MBG001164-01C-HEM-B l Beaded hematite with 925 sterling silver beetle detail plated with black rhodium, accented by red enamel 12. Compass Charm Bracelet - Black / Pink: MBG001130-66-WTONY-B l Beaded onyx with 925 sterling silver detail plated with black rhodium, hand-set with white topaz accented by pink enamel 13. Ribbon Cuff - Tempranillo: MBG001128-RK39-AM-OR-B l 925 sterling silver plated with black rhodium, hand-set with orange sapphires and amethyst, accented by glittering red enamel

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1. Ribbon Cuff - Vanilla Espresso: MBG001128-74-WT-BKS-AB l 925 sterling silver plated with black and white rhodium, hand-set with white topaz and black spinel accented by black enamel 2. Old Hollywood Cuff - White / Black: MBG000284-74-WT-A l 925 sterling silver plated with white rhodium, hand-set with white topaz accented by black enamel 3. Ava Earrings - White: MER000349-74-WT-A l 925 sterling silver plated with white rhodium, hand-set with white topaz accented by black enamel 4. See item 1 above. 5. Havana Twilight Necklace: MNC000949-WT-BKS-YL-ONY-BKPRABC l Beaded black pearl with 925 sterling silver details plated with black and white rhodium, and gold, hand-set with white topaz, black spinel and yellow sapphires, accented by white enamel 6. Ava Earrings - Black: MER000349-74-BKS-B l 925 sterling silver plated with black rhodium, hand-set with black spinel accented by black enamel 7. Square Two-Faced Ring - White / Black: MRG000270-74-WT-A l 925 sterling silver plated with white rhodium, hand-set with white topaz accented by black enamel

1. Estrella Brillantes Necklace: MNC001021-YL-BS-C l Black beads with 925 sterling silver details plated with gold, hand-set with yellow sapphires and black spinel 2. Kite Earrings - Yellow / Black: MER000487-74-YL-C l 925 sterling silver plated with gold, hand-set with yellow sapphires accented by black enamel 3. Ribbon Cuff - Vanilla Espresso: MBG001128-67-WT-BKS-AB l 925 sterling silver plated with black and white rhodium, hand-set with white topaz and black spinel accented by white enamel 4. Ribbon Cuff - Cuba Libre: MBG001128-74-BKS-YL-BC l 925 sterling silver plated with black rhodium and gold, hand-set with yellow sapphires and black spinel accented by black enamel 5. Novia Ring: MRG000222-74-MIX-PR-C l 925 sterling silver plated with gold, hand-set with white pearl and multi-colored sapphires accented by black enamel 6. Amara Ring: MRG000381-74-BKS-WT-C l 925 sterling silver plated with gold, hand-set with black spinel and white topaz accented by black enamel 1 2

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1. Legendario Necklace: MNC001024-WT-ONY-HEM-A l Beaded hematite and onyx with 925 sterling silver details plated with white rhodium, hand-set with white topaz 2. Silver Screen Bracelets: MBG000671-WT-A-L602 l Woven black leather with 925 sterling silver detail plated with white rhodium, hand-set with white topaz 3. Swanson Ring: MRG000082-74-BKS-HEM-B l 925 sterling silver plated with black rhodium, hand-set with black spinel and hematite accented by black enamel 4. Classic Hoop Earrings - Black: MER000081-BKS-B l 925 sterling silver plated with black rhodium, hand-set with black spinel 5. Ribbon Cuff - Vanilla Espresso: MBG001128-74-WT-BKS-AB l 925 sterling silver plated with black and white rhodium, hand-set with white topaz and black spinel accented by black enamel 6. La Palma Cuff - Chiaroscuro: MBG000655-74-WT-A l 925 sterling silver plated with white rhodium, hand-set with black spinel and white topaz accented by black enamel 7. See item 5 above 8. Classic Hoop Earrings - White: MER000081-WT-A l 925 sterling silver plated with white rhodium, hand-set with white topaz Image Credits Pg 1-2: Vintage Image of Old Havana. Photo: Kamira. Pg. 7-8: Havana Malecon, Cuba. Photo: Knumina Studios. Pg. 9-10: Vintage Street Sign, Old City, Havana. Photo: Rostislav Ageev. Pg. 14: Colonial Architecture of Cuba, Trinidad Window. Photo: longtaildog. Pg. 13: Pink Building in Old Havana. Photo: artcomedy. Pg. 18: Colorful Door, Havana. Photo: Kamira. Pg. 19-20: Street Scene, Havana. Photo: PlusONE. Pg. 21-22: Old Colonial Church Windows in Havana Vieja. Photo: Crystal Egan. Pg. 23-24: Vintage Street Sign, Old City, Havana. Photo: Rostislav Ageev. Pg. 25-26: Baroque Cathedral, Havana. Photo: Tupungato. Pg. 30: Green House Facade and Maroon Car in Old Havana. Photo: Roxana Gonzalez. Pg. 31: View Up From The Street, Havana. Photo: Sergey Uryadnikov. Pg. 34: Street View, Cuba. Photo: Leonardo Gonzalez. Pg. 39-40: Sunset Over Parque de la Fraternidad in Havana, Cuba. Photo: Marcin Sylwia Ciesielski.

About Our Jewelry We create wearable sculpture, ornate pieces that exude a bohemian-luxe spirit. Our unique and versatile styling blends classic influences with contemporary design. Every piece of M.C.L jewelry makes a statement. They are designed to be noticed and our team go to great lengths to ensure our statement is of the highest quality. M.C.L jewelry is all handmade, meticulously crafted in sterling silver and plated in durable rhodium or 18k gold vermeil. Other pieces are sculpted from sustainably sourced materials, including horn and wood. The one thing all of our jewelry shares is vibrancy. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the M.C.L signature, making daily accessorizing a powerful part of every womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s style. That signature can be found in our choice of vivid enamel coloring, the radiance of our genuine sapphires, the creamy luster of a freshwater pearl or the earthy elegance of semiprecious gemstones, all of which are ethically sourced from around the world.

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