As a gal who wears pearls religiously, I might be a bit biased when I say that the stunning hand-crafted creations by Meg Carter Designs are perfect additions to your accessory arsenal for spring and summer (but I'm saying it anyway). Using natural materials like seashells, corals, and freshwater pearls, Carter calls her pieces “the perfect little indulgence," and I agree!
The idea began in the summer of 2003 when Carter, with the help of her father and his ship modeling tools, fastened her son’s vacated hermit crab shell to a strand of pearls. A statement piece of beautiful brilliance ensued. Pretty soon her stunning sea-inspired creations began turning heads and turning up in resort boutiques and charming local shops throughout New England, Bermuda, South Florida, across the Pacific in Japan, and across the pond in the UK. See if there’s someone near you that carries Carter’s designs here!
One of Carter's most recent adventures, TOWN, is "a contemporary collection of iconic classic style" that fits a more refined "off season urban look." Though it’s always heartbreaking to say farewell to the beach, (as Alice over at Summer is a Verb, who tipped us off to Meg, well knows) perhaps this line will make the culture shock back into a city state of mind just a little bit easier.
I know I’m shamelessly name dropping here, but if you’re sporting one of Carter’s gorgeous pearl creations you’re among the good company of Lilly Pulitzer and Katie Couric! Add one of her shell statement pieces to a Lilly dress for a perfect spring getup or pair one of her TOWN designs with your favorite little black dress for a night out in the big city.
As I was looking through Carter’s website, I couldn't help but drift off into sunny memories of lollygagging in beautiful places with my favorite people- fishing tournaments and June birthdays with my family at Ocean Reef, getting lost (on purpose of course) with girlfriends in Palm Beach, Easter sunrise services in the Keys, sand splashing up my ankles while riding beach cruisers to lunch in the Abacos (what I wouldn't give for some cracked conch and guava duff right now)- good gracious I'm jonesin' for some summertime!
We're shelling out a beautiful pair of "Quatrefoil" pearl drops! Love them? Want them? Leave a comment and let us know which Meg Carter piece is your favorite and you'll be in the running!
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I love the pearl and labradorite (?) urban earrings... but they are all very beautiful! Does she have a website? I would love to know more about how she got started. :) And I think we are all jonesing for some sunshine and summertime... us Floridians are not use to this cold weather!
Natalie
I live in Chicago, and even though it's now March, we're still in the cold weather season. I love the "Audrey" in celadon and coral, because they are perfect for those not on the beach, too! These would look stunning with my camel hair coat and pashmina. Thanks for introducing us to Meg :)
Those quatrefoil pearl drop earrings are lovely!
Gah!! Meg's pieces are beautiful! Thank you so much for introducing her to your readers. I am IN LOVE with "South Bar" in pink. No wonder it is sold out! It is the perfect balance of color and neutral, sweet but stylish. Love it! I am getting married at the beach in April. I think one of Meg's bracelets would be the perfect accessory!
These pieces are gorgeous!
I'm so glad I stumbled across The Love List and your post featuring Meg Carter's designs. It's so hard to choose, but I'm partial to all versions of the pearl cascade drop earrings. Classic with a twist!
I could take any of them and be quite happy (and I never say that). Thanks Jessica for a great source.
You have me hungry for cracked conch from the Keys!
I like the "Ibiza" dangles in garden. Gorgeous pieces, thanks for sharing!
UHM HELLO Quatrefoils? I think I need these :) I absolutely adore all her pieces but especially love the mixed coral drop earrings with the blue stone at the bottom, so unique!! xo
Gorgeous! Gorgeous! Gorgeous! There are so many pieces I want. The Antibes bracelet in blue is a must have.
I really dont think I could pick a favorite, I LOVE them all. Would make me think of summertime all year long!
Kate
Hard to choose! I love the coral drop earrings... reminded me of chowing down on a nice ripe watermelon while sitting beachside!
Thanks for a great give-away!
Mandy
From someone who also wears pearls RELIGIOUSLY, I am LOVING these pieces, Especially all of the earrings! These earrings would look adorable and pop with a simple black dress. Love them!
I am obsessed with those quatrefoil pearl drop earrings - I would wear them near every day! I actually did a blog post on quatrefoil decor and jewelry a while back - http://www.amberashleigh.com/2010/02/clovers-all-over.html
I actually love the quartefoil earrings... it's one of my favorite shapes for jewelry yet i have yet to invest in something... these would do the trick!
xo, ACL
I love the turquoise and green with pearl drop earrings and the Qua-trefoil freshwater pearl earrings and the.... I love them all!
I'm keeping my amateur status with this comment (since I'm too close to both parties AND already own the swanky trefoils) but, just needed to chime in w/my two cents. Megs is such a fantastic person and all that great energy comes thru in her artistry. What say the three of us take a lil trip to that Ocean Reef or PB sometime? XXOO
Thanks for introducing Meg to us! They are all so lovely, but I think I love the "Quatrefoil" drops in white, the most!
I am totally loving the green beaded necklace with seashell! I definitely am ready for some sunshine and warm weather..
The quatrefoil earrings are actually my fave! Other than that, I'm loving the Ibiza and Ocean Reef necklaces!
I love that pair of earring with the blue and bits of red coral! Imagine that with a crisp white T and colored khakis in the summer!! SO cute!!
Love all of her pieces...especially the Antibes Gold bracelet...perfection!
Oh my goodness, these are beautiful! I think I love the pearl, lime green, and turquoise drop earrings most of all.
Love the Quatrefoil earrings :-)
I love the Quatrefoil the best.
I love the "sea candy" earrings. I think I may need that mix to brighten up my dreary Boston winter. Wonderful job today... you get a text and a comment for this one!
I absolutely LOVE the blue earrings with the little pop of coral on them....such happy pieces! Very hard to choose, because they are all stunning!
The double strand of pearls called "Lexington" would be my choice since I am such a practical, traditional gal.
sThe double strand of pearls called "Lexington" would be my choice since I am such a practical, traditional gal.
Oh, I love her jewelry!! My favorite is the Mecox in turquoise necklace!
My favorite are the sea horse blue green earrings at the top of the page! I just love how fun they are and how sweet they'd look with a white Lily dress!
Amazing, amazing items!!! I'll just put her entire website on my wishlist.
I love the lime green one with the shell and coral. I feel summery already!
I love the seahorse on the chain (both colors). Everything is gorgeous though :o)
Hi, Thanks for featuring this designer. Such beautiful and unusual thing! I especially like the third necklace displayed on your site.
Cynthia
My favorites are the quatrefoil pearl drops! Love them!!
I am ready for the beach this summer and these are gorgeous!!
The truth is my favorites are those quatrefoil pearl drop earrings
Really....how could you EVER choose just one favorite??????There are TOO TOO many delectable baubles to possible choose one favorite piece. Megs website is a "stalkers paradise" for me.....love SO many of her pieces....including Mermaid Beach, Jersey Shore, Edgartown, Georgica and now....the Guernsey necklace!!!!! Just Beautiful.
I love the carmel, beauty from nature
the quatrefoil ones are gorgeous!
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I think we are all jonesing for some sunshine and summertime...
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