Melnick-MacDonald Designs

Accessories – Ottawa

Melnick-MacDonald Designs was founded by Chris Melnick-MacDonald, a designer specializing in the raw natural beauty of both silver and copper. Born in Sydney, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Chris was influenced by the natural beauty of his home island. Coming from an artistic and crafty family, he has always had a passion for the arts. From a young age, he learned the basics of jewelry design from a teacher who encouraged him to broaden his artistic horizons and to develop his imagination. After graduating from high school in Sydney, Chris moved to Toronto to attend the University of Toronto to pursue a degree in Archaeology, another one of his passions. Even though jewelry design was not a large part of his studies at the University of Toronto, he continued to learn from the study of different cultures and ancient techniques. He has fallen in love with Ottawa, with its big city feel, but small town charm and continues to be inspired by the natural beauty that Ottawa and its surrounding area has to offer. Chris\' passion for jewelry is alive and well and is clearly reflected in the Melnick-MacDonald Designs Collection.