Mélanie Laplante, glass artisan / Our favourites

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

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 little cocktail dress... Complete your look by pairing your earrings with the 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, which she has been practicing for nearly 20 years!

BENEFITS AND FEATURES :

• Handcrafted jewelry in Montreal
• Reclosable sterling silver rings

DETAILS:

MATERIALS: Glass and 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

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 even the most sensitive earlobes.

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 rings

DETAILS:

MATERIALS: Glass and sterling silver
PROVENANCE: Laurentians, 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

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)

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:

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.

Classic, they go with everything from your favorite sweater to an evening gown. Complete your look by pairing them with the modern black glass bezel 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 rings

DETAILS:

MATERIALS: Glass and 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