Mélanie Laplante, glass artisan / Jewelry

Minimalist earrings composed of ultra-thin silver hoops and light-catching glass chips in a sumptuous translucent emerald green. This contemporary all-all-in-one jewel is the creation of Quebec artisan Mélanie Laplante.

Loops are available in sterling silver, or in 14-carat yellow gold-plated sterling silver.

Very light, they are suitable for the most sensitive earlobes and are easy to wear all day long. From 9 to 5, with your favorite sweater, or from 5 to 7 with a cocktail dress... Complete your look by matching your earrings with thehe modern emerald glass pastille ring from the same collection

Mélanie Laplante is a self-taught glass artist who learned the art of jewelry-making from artisans in Central and South America. It was during her many travels that she fell in love with this art form, which she has been practicing for nearly 20 years!

BENEFITS AND FEATURES :

• Handcrafted jewelry in Montreal
• Reclosable sterling silver loops

DETAILS:

MATERIALS: Glass and sterling silver or 14-carat yellow gold-plated sterling silver
PROVENANCE: Laurentides, Quebec
DIMENSION: Ring diameter 2 cm (0.80 inch). Glass piece 1 x 1 cm (0.5 x 0.5 inch)
WEIGHT: 3 grams per earring

Minimalist earrings in sterling silver and colored glass, handcrafted by Quebec glass artist Mélanie Laplante.

Composed of ultra-thin sterling silver hoops and translucent turquoise glass pieces that illuminate the face, they are lightweight and suitable for the most sensitive earlobes. The hoops are available in sterling silver, or in 14-carat yellow gold-plated sterling silver.

Classic, they go with everything from your favorite sweater to an evening gown. For a WOW! effect. Wear them with the turquoise-blue glass ring from the same collection

Mélanie Laplante is a self-taught glass artist who learned the art of jewelry-making from artisans in Central and South America. It was during her many travels that she fell in love with this art, which she has been practicing for nearly 20 years!

BENEFITS AND FEATURES :

• Handcrafted jewelry in Montreal
• Reclosable sterling silver hoops

DETAILS:

MATERIALS: Glass and sterling silver or 14-carat yellow gold-plated sterling silver
PROVENANCE: Laurentides, Quebec
DIMENSIONS: Ring diameter 2 cm (0.80 inch). Glass piece 1 x 1 cm (0.5 x 0.5 inch)
WEIGHT: 3 grams per earring

Minimalist earrings featuring ultra-thin silver hoops and translucent red glass beads that catch the light. Lightweight, they're perfect for even the most sensitive earlobes. They're easy to wear all day long

The loops are available in sterling silver, or in 14-carat yellow gold-plated sterling silver.

Classic, they go with every style: casual and everyday, or festive and refined. For a look that packs a punch, wear them with the red glass pastille cocktail ring from the same collection.

Mélanie Laplante is a self-taught glass artist who learned the art of jewelry-making from artisans in Central and South America. It was during her many travels that she fell in love with this art, which she has been practicing for nearly 20 years!

BENEFITS AND FEATURES :

• Handcrafted jewelry in Montreal
• Reclosable sterling silver loops

DETAILS:

MATERIALS: Glass and sterling silver or 14-carat yellow gold-plated sterling silver
PROVENANCE: Laurentians, Quebec
DIMENSION: Ring diameter 2 cm (0.80 inch). Glass bead 1 x 1 cm (0.5 x 0.5 inch)
WEIGHT: 3 grams per earring

Minimalist hoop earrings in fine silver and translucent glass beads in a soft, beautiful aqua hue.

Created by Quebec artisan Mélanie Laplante for her MÉLA line. Very light, they are suitable for the most sensitive earlobes. Easy to wear all day long. The loops are available in sterling silver, or in 14-carat yellow gold-plated sterling silver.

Classic, they go with everything from your favorite sweater to an evening gown. Whatever the occasion, wear these earrings with the the aqua glass pastille ring from the same collection

Mélanie Laplante is a self-taught glass artist who learned the art of jewelry-making from artisans in Central and South America. It was during her many travels that she fell in love with this art form, which she has been practicing for nearly 20 years!

ADVANTAGES AND FEATURES :

• Handcrafted in Montreal
• Reclosable sterling silver loops

DETAILS:

MATERIALS: Glass and sterling silver or 14K yellow gold-plated sterling silver
PROVENANCE: Laurentians, Quebec
DIMENSION: Ring diameter 2 cm (0.80 inch). Glass piece 1 x 1 cm (0.5 x 0.5 inch)
WEIGHT: 3 grams per earring

This turquoise glass pastille ring is incredibly luminous. On an adjustable, textured sterling silver band, it's very comfortable to wear. Entirely handmade in Quebec, it's made of several layers of glass fused together at high temperature.

For an even more spectacular effect, wear it together with the dazzling turquoise-blue glass earrings from the same collection.

BENEFITS AND FEATURES:

• Adjustable ring for optimum comfort
• Entirely handmade, appearance and shape may vary subtly due to the vagaries of heat and the manual process.

DETAILS:

COMPOSITION: Glass and sterling silver
PROVENANCE: Laurentians, Quebec
DIMENSIONS: Diameter 2.2 cm (0.9 inch). Ring width 0.7 cm (0.3 inch)

A contemporary-style ring in a magnificent emerald green that will brighten up your simplest outfits. Created by Quebec glassmaker Mélanie Laplante, the textured sterling silver band is adjustable for greater comfort.

For a striking look, pair this ring with the emerald green hoop earrings from the same collection.

Entirely handmade, appearance and shape may vary subtly due to the vagaries of heat and the manual process.

ADVANTAGE:

• Adjustable ring for optimum comfort

DETAILS:

MATERIALS: Glass and sterling silver
PROVENANCE: Laurentians, Quebec
DIMENSIONS: Diameter approx. 2,2 cm (0.90 inch); Ring width (adjustable) 0,7 cm (0.30 inch)

A black glass pastille ring is super stylish, both minimalist and bold. Mounted on an adjustable, textured sterling silver band, it's very comfortable to wear. Entirely handmade by a Quebec artisan, it's composed of several layers of glass fused at high temperature.

Wear it with the small black minimalist earrings from the same collection

BENEFITS AND FEATURES:

• Adjustable ring for optimum comfort
• Entirely handmade, appearance and shape may vary subtly due to the vagaries of heat and the manual process.

DETAILS:

COMPOSITION: Glass and sterling silver
PROVENANCE: Laurentians, Quebec
DIMENSIONS: Diameter 2.5 cm (1 inch), Ring width (adjustable) 0.7 cm (0.30 inch)

A ring that packs a punch with its large red glass pastille! Entirely handmade by a Quebec craftswoman, the pastille is composed of several layers of high-temperature fused glass, mounted on an adjustable sterling silver band.

Complete your look by wearing it with the lightweight red glass earrings from the same collection.

Mélanie Laplante is a self-taught glass artist who learned the art of jewelry-making from artisans in Central and South America. It was during her many travels that she fell in love with this art, which she has been practicing for nearly 20 years!

ADVANTAGES:

• Adjustable ring for optimum comfort
• Easy-to-clean sterling silver ring.

DETAILS:

COMPOSITION: Glass and sterling silver
PROVENANCE: Montreal
DIMENSIONS: Glass disc diameter 25mm (1 inch). Ring width 5mm (0.3 inch). Adjustable ring diameter.

This perfectly luminous, aqua-colored glass pastille ring is a thing of beauty! Entirely handmade by a Quebec craftswoman, it is composed of several layers of glass fused together at high temperature.

For a beautiful effect of color and light, wear this ring with the the luminous aqua glass earrings from the same collection.

ADVANTAGE:

• Adjustable ring for optimum comfort

DETAILS:

COMPOSITION: Glass and sterling silver
PROVENANCE: Laurentides, Quebec
DIMENSIONS: Glass disc diameter 25mm (1 inch); ring width 5mm (0.30 inches). Adjustable ring.

These sterling silver and glass earrings will bring style and light to any outfit! Entirely handmade in Montreal by Mélanie Laplante, the Montreal glass artist behind her MÉLA line, each piece is unique!

Mélanie is fascinated by the paradox of hot-cold working, producing unique and singular pieces of glass, which she facets to obtain a frosted or mirrored result. With changing colors depending on the lighting

DETAILS:

MATERIALS: Glass and sterling silver
PROVENANCE: Montreal, Quebec
DIMENSION: Overall length 5cm. Width 1.5cm (2 x 5/8 inches)
WEIGHT: 5 grams per earring

The Aurelia Sombre ring, in oxidized sterling silver, is a creation of Montreal glass artist Mélanie Laplante for her MÉLA line.

Set with an iridescent glass bead, with blue and purple reflections, the spiral band allows for easy adjustment of the ring size.

To make a beautiful ensemble, wear this ring with iridescent glass earrings from the same collection

BENEFITS:

• Adjustable. Please indicate your ring size, in the comments box of your cart, so that Melanie can make a preliminary adjustment.

DETAILS:

The Aurelia ring in sterling silver is a creation of Montreal glass artist Mélanie Laplante for her MÉLA line.

The ring is set with a transparent glass bead with brilliant reflections. The spiral band allows for easy adjustment of the ring size.

To make a beautiful ensemble, wear this ring with the minimalist Petit Cristal necklace from the same collection

ADVANTAGES:

• Adjustable. Please indicate your ring size, in the comments box of your cart, so that Melanie can make a preliminary adjustment.

DETAILS:

These colorful earrings with their classic and timeless design are a creation of Montreal glass artist Mélanie Laplante (Méla). Translucent or transparent, they seem to contain their own light source.

The sterling silver base with a very thin stem is suitable for the most sensitive skin. The butterflies are made of silicone, durable and hypoallergenic.

Wear them as a set with the spiral ring with glass beadWear them as a set with: Glass and sterling silver

ADVANTAGES AND FEATURES:

• Handmade jewelry in Montreal
• Hypoallergenic shank and butterfly

MATERIALS MATERIALS : Glass and sterling silver

PROVENANCE: Montreal, Quebec

DIMENSION: Diameter less than 1 cm

Like iridescent pieces of ice, the glass pieces, hand-faceted by glass artist Mélanie Laplante (Méla), are assembled to form a spectacular bracelet.

The pieces are mounted on elastic to fit comfortably on your wrist.

ADVANTAGE:

• Adjustable thanks to the mounting of the pieces on elastic
  
• Hypoallergenic

DETAILS:

COMPOSITION: Glass
PROVENANCE: Montreal
DIMENSIONS: The square glass pieces are approximately 2.5cm

These beautiful summer rings are entirely handmade in Montreal from multiple layers of glass and multiple high temperature firings to create a soft petal effect.

Each petal is a piece of hand-cut glass. Then it is sandblasted and faceted by hand at cold temperatures to create the final angles. Note that each flower is different in shape and angles but, all similar as you can see in the various photos.

ADVANTAGE:

• Adjustable ring for optimal comfort

DETAILS:

COMPOSITION: Glass and sterling silver
PROVENANCE: Montreal
DIMENSIONS: Small approximately 1 x 3 cm. Large about 2 x 5 cm. Due to the manufacturing process, shapes and dimensions vary. These measures are only indicative.

This small minimalist crystal will subtly catch the light around your neck

Montreal glass artist Mélanie Laplante is fascinated by the paradox of hot-cold work that produces unique and singular pieces of glass, which she then facets to obtain a frosted or mirrored result.

ADVANTAGES AND CHARACTERISTICS:

• Handmade jewelry in Montreal

MATERIALS: Glass and sterling silver
PROVENANCE: Montreal, Quebec

SIZE: Pendant of 18 x 15 mm. Chain of 45 cm

Perfectly minimalist earrings, composed of ultra-thin sterling silver hoops and shiny black glass. Created by Quebec glass artist Mélanie Laplante, they are lightweight and suitable for even the most sensitive earlobes.

The loops are available in sterling silver, or in 14-carat yellow gold-plated sterling silver.

Classic, they go with many outfits, from your favorite sweater to an evening gown. Complete your look by pairing them with the modern black glass pastille ring from the same collection

Mélanie Laplante is a self-taught glass artist who learned the art of jewelry-making from artisans in Central and South America. It was during her many travels that she fell in love with this art, which she has been practicing for nearly 20 years!

BENEFITS AND FEATURES :

• Handcrafted jewelry in Montreal
• Reclosable sterling silver loops

DETAILS:

MATERIALS: Glass and sterling silver or 14-carat yellow gold-plated sterling silver
PROVENANCE: Laurentians, Quebec
DIMENSION: Ring diameter 2 cm (0.80 inch). Glass piece 1 x 1 cm (0.5 x 0.5 inch)
WEIGHT: 3 grams per earring