Denis Mathews and Charles Wong
Growing up in
Ireland and Asia respectively, we bring our own unique and diverse perspectives
to our work. We are our own best supporters and toughest critics. Our
philosophy is about designing jewelry collections which reflect our commitment
to style and quality. The styles tend to be classic but also have a modern
edge. Our mission is to bring to the market jewelry collections that are
current and relevant to modern tastes. In today’s market affordability is
tremendously important and we strive to create beautifully handcrafted jewelry
at reasonable prices.
Growing up in Ireland Denis received an understanding of jewelry from his sister
Dorothy Corona who designs jewelry. His interest in travel and sense of
curiosity took him to many places around the world and ultimately brought him to
the United States where he has resided for the past twenty years. His interest
in fashion began with clothing but soon turned to jewelry when he designed Tommy
Hilfiger’s first sterling silver jewelry collection. Shortly after that he
started his own collections in sterling silver. At first he worked on what he
knew best, Celtic jewelry, but after some time that led to more contemporary
jewelry with clean lines and lots of color. His current collection is mostly of
18k gold vermeil jewelry, with precious and semi-precious stones. “Life and
fashion are about change and evolution, styles evolve and tastes change, that’s
what gives fashion life and makes it exciting and relevant.’’
Charles always dreamed of seeing his own jewelry collection adorned by models on
the catwalks of a Paris fashion runway. With
cantaloupe music playing in the background the mood is set for the first model
to make her appearance down the runway. This childhood image has remained with
him all of his life and gives him encouraging chills each time he remembers it.
Charles has an unwavering dedication to everything he undertakes. His
flamboyant personality influences his designing philosophy and emerges with an
edgy twist. His critical eye and understanding of fashion are clearly evident
in his work. “Fashion does not happen by itself, you need to pour your life’s
energy into it and breathe life into your work”.