About Kathleen, a Contemporary Jewelry Designer
Kathleen Lynagh is an accomplished jewelry designer with over 20 years of experience in creating unique, handcrafted pieces of jewelry. Her unique “Handmade Jewelry Collection” is from her ready-to-wear line. Inspired by nature and characterized by organic shapes, intricate details, and bold colors, these designs are ready to ship today.
With a passion for good jewelry design, Kathleen has developed a signature style that is instantly recognizable and highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts alike.
In addition to creating her own bespoke jewelry collection, Kathleen has created replica jewelry designs for costume designers, collectors, museums and independent jewelry stores.
Designing for Esika
Kathleen was selected as the first featured jewelry designer for Esika, a well-known brand promoting beauty and personal fulfillment worldwide.
Over the course of 18 months, Belcorp, the parent company of Esika and one of the largest cosmetics companies in South America, commissioned Kathleen to design six jewelry collections.
Replica Jewelry Design for Costume
After the successful completion of the Esika project, Kathleen continued her work as a designer and maker for Larry McQueen, the owner of The Collection of Motion Picture Costume Design, renowned for its world-class collection of costumes from the film industry.
Collaborating with McQueen, Kathleen became the only jeweler of her kind to work on replica film jewelry for costume collectors. The partnership produced unique and previously unprecedented recreations of jewelry.
Education
Kathleen Lynagh is a highly skilled jewelry designer with a diverse educational background. She graduated from Arcadia University, with a BFA in Graphic Design and art history.
Kathleen continued her studies at the prestigious Yale School of Design, in Brissago, Switzerland, where she studied design principles under the guidance of industry giants such as: Armin Hofmann, Paul Rand, Dorothea Hofmann and Richard Sapper.
Additionally, she studied in Florence, Italy, where she gained insight into the rich history and tradition of Italian jewelry-making at Studio Art Center International (SACI) . She later attended Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where she studied jewelry design and metalwork.
Kathleen's educational background has played a significant role in shaping her unique style and approach to jewelry design.
Professional Affiliations and Press:
Member of WJA
WJA Member Spotlight 2020
Costume Designer’s Guild Magazine Info Ads for 2019:
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