DESIGNER ERIN MAC MARKS 40 YEARS OF UNIQUE JEWELRY
Erin MacGeraghty has loved “statement jewelry” since she was
an irrepressible child of 17 in the late ‘70’s. Then as now, this soft-spoken local artist designs
bold and stunning looks prized by women around the globe. It is
a testament to the ageless attraction of her designs that
trendy women have sought her out for 40 years.
Erin’s personal and often provocative style creates striking
one-of-a-kind pieces. Her joyful jewelry
uses precious and semi-precious stones, colorful pearls, and silver or antique
gold according to her whim. Although her
specialty is a fanciful selection of rings, Erin loves creating earrings and
necklaces of prized beauty. “I’m always
sketching wild ideas and then making it real” she admits. “I
don’t like being limited by the rules. I
believe in YES!” Displayed in her shop
might be a necklace of shiny lapis lazuli stones with a brushed Etruscan gold
clasp, or a bracelet of black seed pearls with opals and gold. So unique are her designs that she catalogues
her handmade pieces, as a museum keeps track of its art treasures. She often adds her tiny iconic charm to
signature pieces.
Celebrities fly Erin to their homes to personally consult
with her and design a show-stopping piece. Erin is too discreet to reveal the names of the more famous collectors
of her work, but she’ll dish the details of why they covet her “neck
distracting” pieces.
Erin travels the world to bring other artisans’ character
pieces to her tiny and colorful shop, which allows her to round out the
selection and price range offered to clients. Erin has a wonderfully whimsical way about her, full of fun and
fantasy. She encourages patrons “Try
wearing multiple pieces, layering and playing with lights and textures. If your wear black or a neutral color, let
your jewelry be spirited.”
When you show off Erin’s designs, be prepared for admiring
glances or questions of “Where did you get that?” It’s appropriate that this soft-spoken dynamo’s
motto is “Live Life Out Loud”.
You can try on Erin’s designs at her magical shop, Erin Mac
Designs, open Thursday through Sunday from 10 AM to 6 PM at the Sharon Heights Center,
325 Sharon Park Drive, Menlo Park. The
shop is tucked back into the corner. Appointments are available at (650) 854-4740 or go to www.erinmacjewelry.com.
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