Arcadia Collection: Lookbook by Matthew Campbell Laurenza

The Arcadia 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 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.

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 Arcadia Collection Arcadia has been mythologized since ancient times as a place where humans live freely in a pocket of idyllic nature. Unlike other utopias, however, Arcadia is real—a small region in Greece. What fascinates me most is that, through artistry and philosophy, the idea of Arcadia has become more powerful than the place itself. Some things never get old. The idea of Arcadia—beauty, harmony, idealism—is within all of us to this day. It is a plain of spontaneous thought and vivid imagining, colored by the exuberance of life lived naturally. Unbound by coordinates or prescribed style, it is both global and personal, wild or manicured, modern and timeless. Arcadia is what you make it. For me, Arcadia is joie de vivre—a way of being. With this collection, I wanted to create pieces that captured this: joyful, bright and striking, but natural and classic too. Echoes of classicism can be seen throughout but our bohemian-luxe aesthetic has not been forgotten. Even the sustainably sourced pearls, horn and wood are infused with vitality through sculptural shapes and playful formations. After all, what would joie de vivre look like without bursts of color and a dash of the unexpected? The result is a mixture of jewelry for almost every occasion, from lazy afternoons to late night revelry, unified by the idea that life is beautiful if you let it be.

Arcadian Apex Bangle: MBG001318-74-BKS-B l 925 sterling silver, plated with black rhodium and hand-set with black spinel

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1. Astra Bangle: MBG001265-MIX-HB03NR-B l Sustainably sourced horn hand-set with multi-colored sapphires

2. Compass Cuff: MBG001200-67-RMIX-WT-HB03NR-B l Sustainably sourced horn hand-set with pink sapphires, white topaz and amethyst

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Stargazer Earrings: MER000574-67-BKS-WT-B l 925 sterling silver plated with black rhodium and hand-set with white topaz and black spinel 2

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1. Venus Cuff: MBG001295-GR-GRAM-WPR-HB049NR-B l Sustainably sourced horn hand-set with green sapphires, green amethyst and white pearls

1. Cygnus Earrings: MER000551-BT-A l 925 sterling silver hand-set with blue and white topaz

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2. Cygnus Earrings: MER000551-BKS-WT-B l 925 sterling silver plated with black rhodium, hand-set with white topaz and black spinel 1

1. Constellation Cuff: MBG001280-WPR-HB049BK l Sustainably sourced horn hand-set with white pearls

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2. Constellation Cuff: MBG001280-BPR-HB049NR l Sustainably sourced horn hand-set with black pearls

1. Daydream Bangle - Light Brown / White: MBG001293-WPR-HB045BK-B l Sustainably sourced wood hand-set with white pearls

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4. Daydream Bangle - Black / Black: MBG001293-BPR-HB045BK l Sustainably sourced wood hand-set with black pearls 5. Daydream Bangle - Brown / Black: MBG001293-BPR-HB045BR-B l Sustainably sourced wood hand-set with black pearls 6. Daydream Bangle - Light Brown / Black: MBG001293-BPR-HB045LBR-B l Sustainably sourced wood hand-set with black pearls 1

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2. Daydream Bangle - Brown / White: MBG001293-WPR-HB045BK-B l Sustainably sourced wood hand-set with white pearls 3. Daydream Bangle - Black / White: MBG001293-WPR-HB045BK-B l Sustainably sourced wood hand-set with white pearls

1. Ambrosia Necklace: MNC001050-MIX-BPR-B l Black pearls hand-set with multi-colored sapphires

2. Cloud Nine Cuff: MBG001270-WT-AM-A l 925 sterling silver hand-set with white topaz and amethyst

3. Cloud Nine Cuff: MBG001270-WT-BT-A l 925 sterling silver hand-set with white and blue topaz

4. Cloud Nine Ring: MRG000471-RK13-WT-BT-A l 925 sterling silver hand-set with white and blue topaz accented by glitter blue enamel

5. Cloud Nine Ring: MRG000471-RK09-WT-AM-A l 925 sterling silver hand-set with white topaz and amethyst

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6. Nirvana Necklace: MNC001132-RK13-BT-AM-A l 925 sterling silver, hand-set with blue topaz and amethyst, accented by glittering blue enamel

7. Nirvana Earrings: MER000539-RK13-BT-AM-A l 925 sterling silver, hand-set with blue topaz and amethyst, accented by glittering blue enamel 1

1. Paradise Necklace: MNC0001175-RK43-BKS-WT-HEM-B l Hand-crafted white topaz, black spinel and hematite, accented by glittering blue enamel 2. Paradise Necklace: MNC001175-RK78-RHO-IOL-GRAG-BT-AMHEM-B l Hand-crafted rhodolite garnet, green agate, amethyst and blue topaz, accented by glittering green enamel 3. Paradise Necklace: MNC001175-RK13-RHO-IOL-GRAG-BT-RC-HEM-B l Hand-crafted rhodolite garnet, green agate, amethyst, hematite and blue topaz, accented by glittering blue enamel

4. Paradise Necklace: MNC001175-RK09-OR-AM-CAR-HEM-B l Handcrafted orange sapphires, amethyst, hematite and blue topaz, accented by glittering purple enamel 5. Metamorphosis Necklace: MNC001133-RK04-RK46-RK09-BKS-WTAM-HEM-B l Hand-crafted black spinel, white topaz, amethyst and hematite, accented by glittering purple and green enamel

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1. Serenity Earrings: MER000535-MIX-HE24NR-B l Sustainably sourced horn hand-set with mutli-colored sapphires, amethyst and green agate 2. Eternity Necklace: MNC001186-67-WSS-B l Sustainably sourced white seashell beads with 925 sterling silver clasp accented by white enamel

3. Compass Cuff: MBG001200-RK09-RMIX-BT-HB049NR-B l Sustainably sourced horn with 925 sterling silver detail accented by glittering purple enamel and hand-set with multi-colored sapphires

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4. Rhapsody Earrings: MER000536-MIX-HE25NR-B l Sustainably sourced horn hand-set with multi-colored sapphires, blue topaz and amethyst 5. Eternity Necklace: l Sustainably sourced ivory seashell beads with 925 sterling silver clasp accented by white enamel 6. Queen Bee Cuff: MBG001283-23-MIX-YL-GAR-HB048NR-B l Sustainably sourced horn hand-set with multi-colored sapphires, garnet, blue topaz and citrine

Page 33 / 34 continued... 7. Arcadian Spire Ring: MRG000454-BKS-WT-A l 925 sterling silver handset with black spinel and white topaz

8. Guiding Light Ring: MRG000460-BKS-WT-A l 925 sterling silver handset with black spinel and white topaz

9. Tiara Ring: MRG000457-BKS-WT-B l 925 sterling silver plated with black rhodium, hand-set with black spinel and white topaz

10. Tiara Ring: MRG000457-BKS-WT-A l 925 sterling silver hand-set with black spinel and white topaz 11. Starry Night Ring: MRG000462-BKS-WT-A l 925 sterling silver handset with black spinel and white topaz

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12. Guiding Star Ring: MRG000463-BKS-WT-ONY-B l 925 sterling silver plated with black rhodium, hand-set with onyx and white topaz

1. Coral Cluster Bangle: MBG001275-27-BKS-B l 925 sterling silver plated with black rhodium, hand-set with black spinel, accented by blue enamel 2. Coral Cluster Bangle: MBG001275-67-WT-B l 925 sterling silver plated with black rhodium, hand-set with white topaz, accented by white enamel

3. Fleur-de-lisium Bangle: MBG001269-27-AM-B l 925 sterling silver plated with black rhodium, hand-set with amethyst, accented by blue enamel

4. Fleur-de-lisium Bangle: MBG001269-67-WT-B l 925 sterling silver plated with black rhodium, hand-set with white topaz, accented by blue enamel

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1. Wild Flower Cuff: MBG001289-74-64-GR-GRAM-HB02BK-B l Sustainably sourced horn hand-set with green sapphires and green amethyst accented by black and orange enamels

2. Harmony Cuff: MBG001282-RK16-RK09-BL-BT-HB02BK-B l Sustainably sourced horn hand-set with blue sapphires and blue topaz accented by green and purple glitter enamels 2

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2. Diana Earrings: MER000550-AM-B l 925 sterling silver plated with black rhodium, hand-set with amethyst

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1. Diana Earrings: MER000550-BT-A l 925 sterling silver hand-set with blue topaz

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1. Starlight Ring: MRG000039-01-74-PK-B l 925 sterling silver plated with black rhodium, hand-set with pink sapphires accented by red and black enamel

2. Dreamer’s Ribbon Ring: MRG000475-BKS-CIT-WQ-B l 925 sterling silver plated in black rhodium, hand-set with black spinel, citrine and white quartz

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1. Fret Bangle: MBG001268-67-WT-B I 925 sterling silver plated with black rhodium, hand-set with white topaz accented by white enamel

2. Fret Bangle: MBG001268-67-BKS-B I 925 sterling silver plated with black rhodium, hand-set with black spinel accented by white enamel

3. Field of Dreams Cuff: MBG001274-67-BKS-B I 925 sterling silver plated with black rhodium, hand-set with black spinel accented by white enamel

4. Flower Trail Cuff: MBG001272-74-67-BT-AM-B I 925 sterling silver plated with black rhodium, hand-set with black spinel and amethyst, accented by white enamel

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1. Arcadian Steeple Ring: MRG000455-BKS-WT-B l 925 sterling silver plated with black rhodium, hand-set with black spinel and white topaz

3. Starlight Ring: MRG000039-27-72-IMIX-B l 925 sterling silver plated with black rhodium, hand-set with multi-colored sapphires accented by blue and white enamel

4. Dreamer’s Ribbon Ring: MRG000475-WT-GAR-WQ-B l 925 sterling silver plated in black rhodium, hand-set with white topaz, garnet and white quartz

5. Fireworks Ring: MRG000260-RK09-MIX-AM-B l 925 sterling silver plated with black rhodium, hand-set with amethyst and multi-colored sapphires, accented by glittering purple enamel

6. Shooting Star Ring: MRG000474-RK18-AM-BT-B l 925 sterling silver plated with black rhodium, hand-set with amethyst and blue topaz accented by purple glitter enamel

7. In Bloom Ring: MRG000008-RK13-BL-B l 925 sterling silver plated in black rhodium, hand-set with blue sapphires accented by glittering blue enamel 8. In Bloom Ring: MRG000008-RK13-BL-A l 925 sterling silver hand-set with blue sapphires accented by glittering blue enamel 9. Starlight Ring: MRG000039-RK04-PK-B l 925 sterling silver hand-set with pink sapphires accented by glittering purple enamel

10. Dreamer’s Ribbon Ring: MRG000475-BKS-CIT-WQ-B l 925 sterling silver plated in black rhodium, hand-set with black spinel, citrine and white quartz

11. Kaleidoscope Ring: MRG000448-RK04-RK13-AM-BT-A l 925 sterling silver, hand-set with blue sapphires accented by glittering blue enamel

2. Guiding Light Ring: MRG000460-BKS-WT-B l 925 sterling silver plated with black rhodium, hand-set with black spinel and white topaz

3. Arcadian Tower Ring: MRG000453-74-BKS-WT-A l 925 sterling silver hand-set with black spinel and white topaz

4. Arcadian Tower Ring: MRG000453-74-BKS-WT-B l 925 sterling silver plated with black rhodium, hand-set with black spinel and white topaz 5. Lady Luck Ring: MRG000456-BKS-WT-A l 925 sterling silver hand-set with black spinel and white topaz

6. Over the Moon Ring : MRG000461-BKS-WT-BPR-A l 925 sterling silver hand-set with black spinel, white topaz and black pearls

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1. Moonstruck Cuff - Light Brown / Black: MBG001292BPR-HB048LBR l Sustainably sourced wood hand-set with black pearls 2. Moonstruck Cuff - Brown / White: MBG001292WPR-HB048BR l Sustainably sourced wood hand-set with white pearls 3. Moonstruck Cuff - Light Brown / White: MBG001292-WPR-HB048LBR l Sustainably sourced wood hand-set with white pearls 4. Moonstruck Cuff - Brown / Black: MBG001292BPR-HB048BR l Sustainably sourced wood hand-set with black pearls

About M.C.L Jewelry M.C.L creates wearable sculpture, ornate pieces that exude a bohemian-luxe spirit. Their 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 the team at M.C.L 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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