by Richard Prime
The two-year-old brand Macha Jewelry marries style, craftsmanship and a sympathetic approach to materials that opts for a rough-hewn look over polish and flash for both men and women.
“It’s about a quiet rebellion, not necessarily beautiful but not without nobility either,†notes Bernice Kelly, the Irish designer behind Macha now based in London. Indeed, each piece seems to grow and develop new connotations each time you look at them.
Her mainline collections feature quality materials, 925 silver, gold plate and gemstones, with attitude and character—like a life-size