I met Melissa many years ago at one of the local holiday markets and fell in love with her pieces. We chatted a few times, and I took a business card - perhaps one of the only cards I've ever made a point to save, as I KNEW without question this was the person I wanted to one day design an engagement ring for me.
Fast-forward to the present. Melissa was the ONLY person I reached out to when my now-fiance and I started talking about having my ring made. While I didn't have a lot of "specifics" in mind, from the moment we sat down together, she listened closely to my wants and helped guide us towards a design that was both perfectly unique and within our budget. Melissa has a stunning collection of stones from all over the world, and just happened to pull one out that I could not keep my eyes off of - so much so that it ended up being the centerpiece of my ring! We were also able to work in some stones from jewelry that belonged to my mother and grandmother, which made it extra special. Melissa sent me a number of renderings to choose from (it was so hard to pick) and I appreciate the effort and her eye for creating designs that are so thoughtful and distinct.
The process was easy and she stayed in communication with us throughout. My fiance could barely wait to give me the ring once he finally had it in hand. I highly, highly recommend Melissa to anyone and everyone and will definitely be coming back to her for...
Read moreUtterly smitten with the tourmaline gemstone stacker ring set that Melissa designed for my 40th birthday. From our initial consultation to the final creation, Melissa guided me with such grace and expertise. She meticulously walked me through every detail—selecting stones, choosing metal types, deciding on band widths, and confirming measurements.
Melissa's craftsmanship is nothing short of extraordinary. Her patience, as I explored her extensive stone collection, was truly appreciated. She intuitively understood my style and even suggested a personalized stamp on the backside of the rings, adding a touch of uniqueness. The stones she helped me choose perfectly complement my aesthetic and pair beautifully with another tourmaline ring I had previously acquired at one of her pop-ups in Savannah.
The joy of knowing Melissa and receiving a custom Metal Sugar set designed just for me is the ultimate treat-yourself birthday gift that I will cherish forever. I highly recommend Metal Sugar for anyone seeking exquisitely crafted, one-of-a-kind jewelry. And don’t miss the chance to visit her charmingly curated studio—it's a treasure trove of elegance...
Read moreMelissa is the real deal. I have a few pieces from Melissa, some custom and some that she made as part of a line. Her work is always so unique and beautiful, and most importantly, well made! Most recently we worked together on redesigning my wedding ring and engagement ring since I needed to size them up anyway. The process was not easy since we live in different states now, but I knew I wanted to work with her because she’s excellent and she genuinely cares about her clients. Melissa diligently kept in communication while we went back and forth in ideas and she even sent me CAD images of the designs so I could see what the rings would look like in 3D! That was incredibly helpful. She also sent me a silver version of the rings so I could wear them and see how they felt. She made a not ideal situation as seamless and convenient as possible. And the result was an absolute showstopper of a ring, incorporating everything we discussed and using the stone from my original engagement ring, which was important to me. The quality is top notch, I can’t stop staring at it! I will definitely go to her again for a custom piece...
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