Meet MaeVona

By: Amidon Jewelers

MaeVona, the award-winning New York City-based luxury brand supplying Maeve Gillies unique Celtic-inspired bridal jewelry to high-end retailers across North America. MaeVona quickly gained international acclaim, with a dedicated customer following for Maeve's market-leading, innovative bridal designs.   Inspired by this rich heritage and the spectacular Scottish landscape, Maeve demonstrated considerable artistic and musical ability from an early age. She was six times champion at Scotland's annual music awards, the National Mod, for her performance on the clarsach - the Scottish harp - one of the oldest instruments in Celtic history.   Maeve's passion for jewelry began by chance at age 15, when trying out goldsmithing with a jeweler friend. She went on to complete a traditional training, receiving two degrees in jewelry and silversmithing - firstly from the Edinburgh College of Art in Scotland, then a Masters' Degree from the prestigious Royal College of Art in London. After working across Europe, Australia and Asia in jewelry design, retail and production consultancy, Maeve spent three years as head of design for Domino in England. Domino are the largest Platinum jewelry manufacturer in Europe, supplying 35,000 rings to 5000 customers in 30 countries each year.   Maeve went on to co-launch MaeVona, the award-winning New York City-based luxury brand supplying Maeve’s unique Celtic-inspired bridal jewelry to high-end retailers across North America. MaeVona quickly gained international acclaim, with a dedicated customer following for Maeve's market-leading, innovative bridal designs.   Maeve has received numerous awards for her jewelry, including three from the Royal Society for the Arts in London, four from the American JCK Jewelers Choice Awards, plus the prestigious Town & Country COUTURE Award in Las Vegas, USA.   In 2010, Maeve was invited to collaborate with Highland Park Distillery in Orkney, Scotland, to create a Limited Edition bottle for their 50yo whisky. This was launched in Harrods, London to instant international acclaim, and in March 2012 it received the prestigious double title of World’s Top Design and Best Limited Edition at the inaugural World Whiskies Design Awards in London.   As an experienced businesswoman, Maeve is also a member of the prestigious GlobalScot network, a group of international business ambassadors for Scotland appointed to advise Scottish companies on global growth and success. Maeve's passion to combine commercial success with creative originality continues in exciting new projects and collaborations, with heirloom quality craftsmanship and Celtic heritage at the heart.   At Amidon, you’re going to find a cool atmosphere where you are going to feel comfortable bringing the love of your life. You will benefit from our experience in putting smiles on the faces of thousands of couples over nearly eight decades. We want you to have fun shopping. It’s the only way that couples can truly open up and share what they are all about, which is so important in making sure that every couple finds the perfect ring for them.   MaeVona 18Kw Mallow Engagement Ring     MaeVona 18Kw Oronsay Pave Setting Semi-Mount Solitaire Engagement Ring