Classic Pieces of Jewellery You'll Wear for Years with Maslo Jewelery

Hoop earrings, pendant necklaces and pearls are jewellery box staples that never seem to go out of style. When shopping for timeless jewellery, it’s important to buy quality pieces that will last for years. The ones from Maslo Jewelry, for example. Maslo has a beautiful collection of earrings, necklaces, bracelets and rings finished with a durable 14K Gold Plate.

Someone who truly appreciates the timelessness of a classic piece is Nicole Maslowski. As the creative brain behind Maslo Jewelry, she believes designs should be kept clean and simple. In our conversation with Nicole, we discover the story behind her brand, her design inspiration and plans for the future.

Inspiration

Maslo’s pieces are inspired by minimalism, so it comes as no surprise that designer Nicole Maslowski herself is a minimalist. “Minimalism has always been in me. I had a grandmother who was a hoarder, and my dad also likes to keep stuff. It took me in the opposite direction of wanting to simplify things. I don't like trends. I try not to follow them. Sometimes it comes into play when I’m designing, but I mostly try to create jewellery that will remain classic for years.”

Even though minimalism is a huge source of inspiration for the designer, it’s not the only thing that influences her work. “It can be anything: a cool window in a building, a piece of clothing or even a tree branch. I love taking things that are basic but mix in different textures and materials. For this, I usually draw inspiration from nature. It’s the perfect place to see how different patterns work together.”

Easy and versatile

Nicole loves versatile pieces that can be styled in different ways, like her very own Curb Chain Necklace. “The different textures of the chains add interest to the piece while still keeping it classic.” Combine it with other necklaces and clasp it longer or shorter to get the perfect layers.

Another piece you can dress up or down is the Large Rope Chain Necklace. “I wanted to create pieces that you can wear on repeat and with ease. I want my pieces to be like your favourite pair of jeans or t-shirt. It’s just something you can grab and put on without thinking about it.”

Pieces with a past

Maslo pieces also have a sustainable quality: half of the materials used are vintage. “I love thrift shopping. When I started Maslo in 2007, I used mostly vintage finds. I would search for old jewellery, take those pieces apart and create unique, one-of-a-kind pieces. Later I transferred to vintage deadstock materials. This way, I could make more of the same pieces but without them being mass-produced.”

“When I find a good vintage piece, I think about what history held for it. Where did it come from? How was it used? The same goes for old furniture. I like mixing modern furniture with vintage pieces while still keeping everything modern. I love taking something old, turning it into something sustainable and giving it new life.”

The brand's Tiny Latch Hoops with Oval Rings are made with vintage parts and are the perfect everyday earrings. You can wear them with or without the oval drop at the bottom, which adds this reoccurring element of versatility. Another piece made with vintage components is the Small Flat Chain Bracelet. It comes with a matching necklace, so they're even easier to throw on.

Giving back

When she first started out, Nicole was already giving away a portion of her profit. The first organisation she donated to was Pets For Vets. “Pets For Vets trains dogs to be support animals to people with PTSD. My dad was a prisoner of war in Vietnam. I liked the fact that he had such a special bond with his dog. It brings people with PTSD lots of comfort.”

Later on in her career, Nicole realised she wanted to switch up who she was donating to. Now she’s always looking for new organisations to support. “Right now, it's Feed More, an organisation that provides meals for people in the Richmond area. Before Christmas, I donated a lot of jewellery pieces to Dress For Success. These were mostly pieces that were either an older style or last cycle.”

What’s next?

The collection consists of earrings, necklaces, bracelets and rings that are all finished with a 14k Gold Plate. However, Maslo will be adding some silver goodies in the foreseeable future. “For the upcoming line, we’re coming out with pieces with a silver finish. I’m very excited because we’ve never done silver before. The line will have photographs that are all super bright and airy. Silver really evokes that feeling.”

“We’re also incorporating some gold-filled pieces you can wear all the time, even in the shower. For next year, I already started working on some new pieces. It’s going to be very fluid, organic, with a lot of movement.”

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