Martha Calvo

Martha Calvo

Miami designer Martha Calvo created her jewelry line in 2006, building on a childhood habit of making necklaces and a love of mixing charms. She self-funded the business and its playful pieces found an audience through personal styling rather than formal restraint. The appeal is in the deliberate clash of color, symbols and shine.

Necklines with a point of view

Necklines with a point of view is where the brand’s point of view becomes easiest to read. Miami designer Martha Calvo created her jewelry line in 2006, building on a childhood habit of making necklaces and a love of mixing charms. Look for the details that make the category feel specific rather than merely expensive.

Small architecture

Small architecture is where the brand’s point of view becomes easiest to read. Miami designer Martha Calvo created her jewelry line in 2006, building on a childhood habit of making necklaces and a love of mixing charms. Look for the details that make the category feel specific rather than merely expensive.

Our honest take

Our honest take is that Martha Calvo works best when you let its strongest idea stay visible. She self-funded the business and its playful pieces found an audience through personal styling rather than formal restraint If you take one thing away, choose the piece that gives you a clear shape or gesture and build around it.