Ilyssa Londa is a jewelery designer who stands out as a beacon of confidence. In no time at all, this up-and-coming designer has graduated from an obscure jewelery designer into a lady with a vision of present-day beauty. Ilyssa Londa is the perfect designer to share her expertise in developing your own unique personal style.
Q: How would you describe your design style?
A: I like to think of my design style as very classic and stylish but all the time fashion forward. Never too trendy, but a modern twist on luxury. I’d combine an interesting stone or an unforeseen material with a classic style when designing something a bit more on-trend. My leather and diamond wrap bracelet is a fantastic example of this.
Q: Are there any particular materials and patterns that appeal to you?
A: I like working with natural elements. Moonstone, labradorite, and turquoise, just to name a few, are fiery and colourful stones that can be worn by all skin tones. Of course, diamonds are my favourite natural element!
Q: Where do you get inspiration for your jewelery designs?
A: I get inspired by traveling to different and unique places. Seeing the colour and topography on a recent trip to Israel for example, was eye-opening. Surrounded by green mountains, the glow of a wonderful summer sunset, the creamy sands of the beach, or even the bright lights of Times Square can take away from that kind of inspiration. My own emotional state can even encourage and show in my designs too. Beautiful, yet powerful!
Q: What do you recommend for patrons who want to upgrade their jewelery wardrobe?
A: Choosing the perfect jewelery is very subjective. I would suggest being honest with your own sense of style. Don’t wear a tall necklace, such as a choker, if you do not want to draw attention to your neck. If you like something, buy it and wear it and never be discouraged by other people’s opinions. Jewelry is an individual choice and must be respected by the wearer.
Q: How do you modernize your wardrobe?
A: Modernizing the wardrobe is my favourite thing. I love recycling jewellery. I’m going to take an old locket and make it into a cufflink. Changing the end of the chain or changing the length can update special parts.
Q: Where is your favourite place to travel?
A: I’m lucky in life to have traveled extensively but one place I actually love is Saline Beach in St. Louis. Barths. I love everything about the island. Chic bohemian vibes, delicious fresh food, and obviously, the beach scene is completely different and still naturally lovely.
Q: Do you like the Hamptons? If so, what’s your favourite thing to do while you are there?
A: The Hamptons have a really special place in my heart. My absolute favourite thing to do in the Hamptons is spend the morning with my dog on the beach when it is untouched. I love eating out at restaurants and one of my favorites to go every weekend is Tutto Il Giorno. Also, watching the sunset on any beach is completely astonishing. Something about the colours in the sky changing as the sun goes down is something I never tire of seeing.
Q: What’s your Motto?
A: DO THAT and DO WHAT YOU LOVE.
The past is a place of reference. NOT a place to stay. LIVE FOR THE NOW.
Thank you Ilyssa for your time and we are excited to see more of your jewelery designs this year. Please visit www.ilyssalanda.com to see more lovely designs from Ilyssa Londa.
