World Artisan Gems

Name: Inpeloto – Melissa Michaels

Website: http://www.melissamichaels.net

Tell us a bit about yourself: Model turned designer: It is my love of poetry, music, fashion and humanity which inspired me to take my newly created acronym: Inpeloto which stands for INfinite, PEace, LOve, TOgetherness and developed a company. Inpeloto LLC comprises of volumes of my poetry, jewelry line called Inpeloto Bella: Jewelry with a Conscience™ that integrates my love of poetry into my designs. Inpeloto Bella was born out of poetry, social consciousness and activism.

If we truly embraced this mantra we would have solutions to problems and an evolutionary life. It is also a new word that speaks powerful volumes.

10% of the sales proceeds benefits: BookPALs (Performing Artists for Literacy in Schools) and Conservation International.

Inpeloto Bella is a founding member of a non-profit called Designers 4 Africa. It is a group of designers, businesses, authors and members of the media that wants to do more in the fight to end global poverty by giving their products for auctions, donating 100% of the proceeds to various villages in Africa and ensuring clean water in those communities. Doing what matters and making a difference is the essence of Inpeloto. Inpeloto’s mission: To be world relevant through social transformation by implementing infinite peace, love and togetherness for daily existence of conscious action. Love is a verb.

When did you start designing jewelry/art? 2006

What do you make? Necklaces, rings, earrings and bracelets. Sterling silver jewelry that incorporates symbolism of infinity, peace, love and togetherness/unity.

What materials and methods do you use? I carve wax to make my molds for the sterling silver jewelry. I also bead and use ribbons to finish off the pieces which adds an extra feminine touch

InPeLoTo necklace

Where do your design inspirations come from? Great question. Art and humanity.

Where can your products be seen?www.myspace.com/melissamichaels

Upcoming events:Eco-Chic Appel and Frank

Past: Earth Day

Last week: Sassy City Chicks

See: http://www.melissamichaels.net/events.htm

Who are you a fan of?David Yurman and of course: Art, fashion and humanity.

Price range: $25.00 – $150.00

Tell me a little about one of your favorite creations: Inpeloto Uni-sex ring.Love it. I wear it with everything. It says it all for all of us. It’s a balancing act for the sexes and very symbolic. It has all the components that make up Inpeloto.

Anything else you wish to add? Inpeloto Bella is hand crafted, original, bold, fashionable and affordable.

Melissa Michaels has also created a clothing to raise social consciousness. Thanks Melissa for your hard work ~You are an inspiration!

Inpeloto tank