Melissa Stiles

I make modern jewelry that combines the discipline of my architectural training with the exploration of industrial materials and processes. My work expresses modern simplicity executed with the illusion of effortless design. I strive to expose only the intentional form without gratuitous details. ÊThe result is design that celebrates the simple, pure form.

I work with a combination of materials including hand-pigmented resin, laser cut stainless steel, brushed aluminum, powder-coated enamel, and silver. These materials lend themselves to blending different means of fabrication resulting in a collection of minimal, durable jewelry in cheerful colors with bold graphic designs.