The Valhalla Collection
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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 woman’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.
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The Valhalla Collection The Vikings reigned in a time of great upheaval. I've always been mesmerized by their power and savage beauty. Great conquerors, Viking men and women journeyed far and wide across the seas, giving birth to Europe as we know it today. The continent is infused with their mighty spirit—a dramatic, legendary force that still endures almost a millennia since their empire fell. The Vikings' style does too: opulent, natural, earthy but lush, their necks adorned by jeweled amulets, shoulders crested by waves of majestic animal fur. How incredible, I thought, that a thousand years ago the Vikings' uncomplicated luxury was in tune with the tastes of modern women. That connection surprised and inspired me, but when I put pen to sketchpad, thinking about the strength and vitality of Viking women, it was no surprise I thought of all the commanding women I've known in my life. These women bend but never break. They're bold, vivid, tenacious. They laugh and love and endure, drawing on a power that springs from deep within. And most importantly, they grab hold of opportunities at just the right moment—like sails on a ship, catching the winds of adventure.
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Wild Heart Rings: 1. MRG136-RM52-YL-GRAG-OR-WT-B l 13.88 carats of precious and semi-precious gems 2. MRG136-RM60-BKS-RED-YL-AM-B l 13.45 carats of precious and semi-precious gems 3. MRG136-RK08-BKS-GRAG-YL-BT-B l 14.24 carats of precious and semi-precious gems Voyager Rings: 4. MRG272-RK08-BKS-GRAG-YL-BT-B l 19.85 carats of precious and semi-precious gems 5. MRG272-RM60-YL-BKS-RED-AM-B l 19.36 carats of precious and semi-precious gems 6. MRG272-RM52-BKS-GRAG-OR-YL-WT-B l 19.62 carats of precious and semi-precious gems
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1. Guardian Necklace: MNC1092-RK16-MIX-BT-RED-CIT-HEM-WDHN10NR-B. l 3.42 carats of precious and semi-precious gems
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1. Warm Seas Necklace: MNC1071-RED-TQ-B l Turquoise blue topaz accented by 20.50 carats of red sapphires 1 2
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Valhalla Stackable Rings: 1. Odin’s Sword: MRG417-BKS-ONY-B l 4.64 carats of semi-precious gems 2. Freya’s Crown: MRG433-YL-RED-BKS-AM-B l 2.08 carats of precious and semi-precious gems 3. Freya’s Crown: MRG433-YL-GRAG-BKS-BT-B l 2.09 carats of precious and semi-precious gems 4. Odin’s Crown: MRG418-74-BKS-ONY-B l 4.17 carats of semi-precious gems 5. Odin’s Shield: MRG414-YL-GRAG-BKS-BT-B l 1.26 carats of semiprecious gems
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1. Valkyrie Necklace: MNC1096-YL-AM-RED-BKS-PR-RTE-B l 80.37 carats of precious and semi-precious gems 5
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Valhalla Stackable Rings: 1. Odin’s Shield: MRG414-YL-GRAG-BKS-BT-B l 1.26 carats of semiprecious gems 2. Freiya’s Crown: MRG433-YL-RED-BKS-AM-B l 2.08 carats of precious and semi-precious gems Empire Stackable Rings: 3. Paris: MRG000410-GR-BKS-GRAM-B l 1.13 carats of precious and semi-precious gems 4. Sicily: MRG412-PK-BKS-ONY-B l 1.56 carats of precious and semiprecious gems 5. Naples: MRG415-YL-GRAG-BKS-BT-B l 1.01 carats of precious and semi-precious gems 6. Andalusia: MRG416-YL-GRAG-BKS-BT-B l 1.68 carats of precious and semi-precious gems
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10. Sylvi Necklace: MNC1077-MIX-TQ-RTE-MULTE-WSH-AG-B l 9.51 carats of multi-colored sapphires 11. Voyager Ring: See item 6 on pg. 7 / 8 12. Bloodline Necklace: MNC1075-RM60-GR-B l 2.50 carats of green sapphires 13. Wild Heart Ring: See item 2 on pg. 7 / 8
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Continued Page 15 / 16... 7. London: MRG425-YL-RED-BKS-AM-B l 2.04 carats of precious and semi-precious gems 8. Corsica: MRG420-RM60-RM52-RK08-YL-GRAG-BKS-BT-B l 1.15 carats of precious and semi-precious gems 9. Sardinia : MRG413-YL-GRAG-BT-B l 0.71 carats of precious and semiprecious gems
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Eira Rings: 1. MRG428-YL-BKS-GRAG-BT-B l 5.08 carats of precious and semiprecious gems 2. MRG428-YL-BKS-RED-AM-B l 3.98 carats of precious and semiprecious gems Asta Rings: 3. MRG431-YL-BKS-RED-AM-B l 6.13 carats of precious and semiprecious gems 4. MRG431-YL-BKS-GRAG-BT-B l 7.51 carats of precious and semiprecious gems Empire Stackable Rings: 5. London: MRG425-YL-BKS-GRAG-BT-B l 2.09 carats of precious and semi-precious gems
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Continued Page 33 / 34... 2. MER99-YL-BKS-RED-AM-B l 14.99 carats of precious and semiprecious stones Aurora Square Drop Earrings: 3. MER112-OR-GRAG-WT-B l 13.22 carats of precious and semi-precious stones 4. MER112-YL-RED-AM-B l 12.86 carats of precious and semi-precious stones
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Aurora Pendants: 1. MNC988-YL-BKS-GRAG-BT-CIT-B l 16.59 carats of precious and semiprecious gems 2. MNC988-YL-BKS-RED-AM-SM-B l 15.96 carats of precious and semiprecious gems 3. Northern Star Pendant: MNC1085-RM60-OR-GRAG-WT-B l 7.06 carats of precious and semi-precious gems
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1. Fall Twilight Bangle: MN1252-RK08-OR-HB13NR-B l 4.17 carats of orange sapphires
1. Voyager Ring: See item 6 on pg. 7 / 8 2. Gaelic Sunsnake Cuff: MBG1257-MIX-BKS-HB13NR-B l 11.39 carats of precious gems 3. Raven’s Tail Necklace: MNC1078-MIX-WD l 1.05 carats of multicolored sapphires 4. Wild Heart Ring: See item 2 on pg. 7 / 8 5. Voyager Ring: See item 6 on pg. 7 / 8 6. Norse Stardust Cuff: MBG1254-MIX-HB02NR-B l 2.11 carats of multicolored sapphires 7. Northern Lights Cuff: MBG271-74-MIX-B l 71.41 carats of multicolored sapphires
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Star Trail Bangles: 1. MBG1256-MIX-HB43LBR-B l 3.94 carats of multi-colored sapphires 2. MBG1256-MIX-HB43BR-B l 3.94 carats of multi-colored sapphires 3. MBG1256-MIX-HB43BK-B l 3.94 carats of multi-colored sapphires Fall Harvest Earrings: 4. MER525-RK08-MIX-HB18BK-B l 1.47 carats of multi-colored sapphires 5. MER525-RK46-MIX-HB18BR-B l 1.47 carats of multi-colored sapphires Winter Solstice Earrings: 6. MER524-BKS-AM-HE20BR-B l 0.90 carats of multi-colored sapphires 7. MER524-BKS-AM-HE20BK-B l 0.90 carats of multi-colored sapphires
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Aurora Drop Earrings: 1. MER99-YL-BKS-GRAG-BT-B l 16.94 carats of precious and semiprecious stones
1. Western Star Earrings: MER523-RM60-YL-RED-AM-B l 3.75 carats of precious and semi-precious gems 2. Kari Drop Earrings: MER519-LEP-BKS-HE19LBR-B l 3.08 carats of precious and semi-precious gems 3. Ingrid Drop Earrings: MER520-RK08-MIX-BT-B l 3.99 carats of precious and semi-precious gems 4. Eastern Star Earrings: MER527-RM52-YL-RED-AM-B l 6.03 carats of precious and semi-precious gems 2 1
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1. Fall Bloom Bangle: MBG1237-RK08-RM52-RM60-MIX-HB40BK-B l 2.68 carats of multi-colored sapphire and 62 pcs. of freshwater pearl 2. Autumn Adventure Bangle: MBG1244-RK08-MIX-BT-HB40BK-B l 7.28 carats of precious and semi-precious stones 3. Spring Awakening Bangle: MBG1243-RM60-RK72-RK08-BLHB40BK-B l 4.35 carats of blue sapphires
About Our Jewelry We create wearable sculpture, ornate pieces that exude a bohemian-luxe spirit. Their unique and versatile styling blends classic influences with contemporary design. We believe that every piece of M.C.L jewelry makes a statement. They are designed to be noticed and we go to great lengths to ensure that their statement is of the highest quality. Our 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. It’s the M.C.L signature, making daily accessorizing a powerful part of every woman’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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