About Kathleen, a Contemporary Jewelry Designer
Kathleen Lynagh is a jewelry designer with over 20 years of experience creating custom, handcrafted jewelry. Her Handmade Jewelry Collectionis drawn from her ready-to-wear line, offering distinctive designs that are available and ready to ship.
Inspired by the beauty of nature, her work features organic forms and well designed details. Each piece is thoughtfully made, balancing design and craftsmanship in a way that feels both expressive and enduring.
With a deep passion for exceptional jewelry design, Kathleen has developed a signature style that is instantly recognizable and highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts alike, ensuring her creations find a cherished place in the hearts of many.
Alongside her original collections, Kathleen designs jewelry for film, exhibitions, and historical projects. She makes replicas and reproductions for costume designers, collectors, museums, and independent jewelry owners.
In 2021 she recreated several iconic jewelry pieces for the opening of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. The jewelry pieces were “diamond” accessories designed to accent the red sequin costumes by Travis Banton, worn by Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russell in the film Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.
Her latest Academy Museum commission recreates the “diamond” jewelry that Marilyn Monroe wore with her infamous Pink Dress. These meticulously crafted jewelry creations will be on exhibit at the Marilyn Monroe: Hollywood Icon celebration for Monroe’s 100th birthday.
Kathleen calls the Academy Museum commissions a pivotal moment in her career, a high-profile recognition of her craft. Her work relies on deep research and careful attention to historical detail.
In addition to creating her own bespoke jewelry collection, Kathleen has created replica jewelry designs for costume designers, collectors, museums and independent jewelry stores.
Replica Jewelry Design for Costume
After the successful completion of the Esika project, Kathleen continued her work as jewelry 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.
Designing for Companies like 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.
Experience and Education
Kathleen Lynagh is a highly skilled jewelry designer with a diverse design 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 Hofmannand 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 Artin Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where she studied jewelry design and metalwork, further refining her technical skills in fabrication, casting, and stone setting.
Over the years, Kathleen has expanded her knowledge through working with master jewelers, deepening her understanding of traditional goldsmithing techniques, modern CAD design, and ethical sourcing practices. Her experience spans both contemporary and classical design methods, enabling her to create one-of-a-kind pieces that blend innovation with timeless craftsmanship.
Kathleen's design educational background has played a significant role in shaping her unique style and approach to jewelry design.
Professional Affiliations and Press:
Member and Advisor for Community for Ethical Jewelry
WJA: Spotlight
Costume Designer’s Guild Magazine Info Ads:
Handmade Jewelry Collection
A Necklace Fit for Royalty
Embrace timeless elegance with the Triple-Strand Pearl Necklace 'The Crown', a design inspired by Queen Elizabeth's favorite jewelry piece. This stunning necklace features 7-7.5mm luminous pearls, carefully hand-strung on silk into three perfectly balanced strands. The sleek clasp ensures both security and style, making it a sophisticated accessory for any occasion.
Whether paired with an evening gown or a chic blazer, 'The Crown' is a testament to grace and refinement. Perfect for those who appreciate regal beauty, this necklace channels the classic sophistication of a true queen.
Length starts at 16” for the shortest strand and increases in length with each strand.
Shipping:
This necklace will ship in 3-7 days from the order date.
Shipping includes necklace presentation box, jewelry bag and mailing insurance.
Looking for a smaller version of our pearl necklace design - we also make this style using 5-5.5mm white pearls.
Stability & Security Charm
Discover the Symbols Collection by Kathleen Lynagh Designs, where artistry meets meaning. Each piece is meticulously designed to capture the essence of universal themes like love, growth, strength, and transformation. From intricate pendants to statement earrings, the collection is a celebration of the symbols that connect us all.
A custom design, the Square charm is hand cast in de-ox sterling silver with a polished finish.
Our charm is suspended from an Italian made, sterling silver chain with a spring ring clasp. This chain is non-adjustable.
Chain is stamped .925. Price includes only one necklace.
The charm alone measures 5.5mm wide and 9.5mm tall.
A Necklace Fit for Royalty
Embrace timeless elegance with the Triple-Strand Pearl Necklace 'The Crown', a design inspired by Queen Elizabeth's favorite jewelry piece. This stunning necklace features 5-5.5mm luminous white pearls, carefully hand-strung on silk into three perfectly balanced strands. The sleek clasp ensures both security and style, making it a sophisticated accessory for any occasion.
Whether paired with an evening gown or a chic blazer, 'The Crown' is a testament to grace and refinement. Perfect for those who appreciate regal beauty, this necklace channels the classic sophistication of a true queen.
Custom Orders Only - Each one is handmade to order. Three strands of 5-5.5mm white freshwater pearls are strung on silk and finished with a sterling silver clasp. Each strand is hand knotted and strung on white silk.
Length starts at 15.5” for the shortest strand and increases in length with each strand.
Shipping:
This necklace will ship in 4-6 days from the order date.
Shipping includes necklace presentation box, jewelry bag and insurance.
Looking for a larger version of our pearl necklace design - we also make this style using 6-6.5mm White Pearls.
The Keshi pearl necklace features two sterling silver carved question marks that form a beautiful puzzle clasp. The clasp is matte finished and accented with Keshi pearls, which are strung on silk.
Keshi pearls are small non-nucleated pearls typically formed as by-products of pearl cultivation. A Japanese word also meaning "poppy", it is used in Japanese for all pearls that grew without a nucleus.
Pearls are natural and may vary from image.
Shipping:
The necklace will ship in 3-4 days from the order date.
Shipping includes necklace presentation box, jewelry bag and insurance.
Photo Credit: Sara Rey Photography
Growth & Evolution
Discover our Large Sterling Silver Spiral Symbol Earrings from the Symbols Collection by Kathleen Lynagh Designs, where artistry meets meaning.
Each piece is meticulously designed to capture the essence of universal themes like love, growth, strength, and transformation. From intricate pendants to statement earrings, the collection is a celebration of the symbols that connect us all.
Wear your story—whether as a reminder of personal milestones or a gift of significance to a loved one.
Our wavy spiral earrings are handmade in San Diego. Cast in de-ox sterling silver with a polished finish. All earrings have .925 French earwires.
Shipping:
The earrings will ship in 3-4 days from the order date.
Shipping includes presentation box, jewelry bag and insurance
Earring Length 1 ¼”
Keshi Freshwater pearls, moonstone rondels and .925 French earwires. Pearl drop fringe earrings. Pearls are natural and may vary from image.
Ready to ship
A Necklace Fit for Royalty
Embrace timeless elegance with the Triple-Strand Pearl Necklace 'The Crown', a design inspired by Queen Elizabeth's favorite jewelry piece. This stunning necklace features 6-6.5mm luminous freshwater pearls, carefully hand-strung on silk into three perfectly balanced strands. The sleek clasp ensures both security and style, making it a sophisticated accessory for any occasion.
Whether paired with an evening gown or a chic blazer, 'The Crown' is a testament to grace and refinement. Perfect for those who appreciate regal beauty, this necklace channels the classic sophistication of a true queen.
Custom Orders Only - Each one is handmade to order. Three strands of 6-6.5mm white freshwater pearls with 6 accents of 5.5 mm white pearls are strung on silk and finished with a sterling silver clasp.
Each strand is knotted by hand and strung on white silk.
Length starts at 15.5” for the shortest strand and increases in length with each strand.
Shipping:
This necklace will ship in 4-6 days from the order date.
Shipping includes necklace presentation box, jewelry bag and mailing insurance.
Looking for a smaller version of our pearl necklace design - we also make this style using 5-5.5mm white pearls.
Wholeness & Unity
Discover our Large Sterling Silver Circle Symbol Earrings from the Symbols Collection by Kathleen Lynagh Designs, where artistry meets meaning.
Each piece is meticulously designed to capture the essence of universal themes like love, growth, strength, and transformation. From intricate pendants to statement earrings, the collection is a celebration of the symbols that connect us all.
Wear your story—whether as a reminder of personal milestones or a gift of significance to a loved one.
Our wavy circle earrings are handmade in San Diego. Cast in de-ox sterling silver with a polished finish. All earrings have .925 French earwires.
Shipping:
The earrings will ship in 3-4 days from the order date.
Shipping includes presentation box, jewelry bag and insurance
Stability & Security
Discover our Large Sterling Silver Square Wavy Symbol Earrings from the Symbols Collection by Kathleen Lynagh Designs, where artistry meets meaning.
Each piece is meticulously designed to capture the essence of universal themes like love, growth, strength, and transformation. From intricate pendants to statement earrings, the collection is a celebration of the symbols that connect us all.
Wear your story—whether as a reminder of personal milestones or a gift of significance to a loved one.
Our wavy square earrings are handmade in San Diego. Cast in de-ox sterling silver with a polished finish. All earrings have .925 French earwires.
Shipping:
The earrings will ship in 3-4 days from the order date.
Shipping includes presentation box, jewelry bag and insurance.
Length 2”
Ready to Wear - One of A Kind
Original design, sterling silver triangle earrings with Iolite drops, Moonstone rondelles and freshwater pearls. One of kind, gem drop sterling silver post back earrings. Gems are natural and may vary from image.
Our design is unique to Kathleen Lynagh Jewelry and is handmade in our Southern California studio. Each design is carved in wax and then cast in de-ox sterling silver, a tarnish-resistant silver and brushed to a matte finish.
Our bracelets includes our signature tag KL 925.
Inspired by the the curves found in nature, our carved links are flexible and a joy to wear. They compliment your everyday wear.
De-ox sterling silver
Links, size medium
Bracelet, size medium
8" long
Designed to be comfortable and easy to wear
Weight: 39.8 grams
Shipping:
This bracelet will ship in 3-4 days from the order date, provided the item is in stock.
Shipping includes bracelet presentation box, jewelry bag and insurance.
Photo Credit: Sara Rey Photography
Our design is unique to Kathleen Lynagh Jewelry and is handmade in our Southern California studio. Each design is carved in wax and then cast in de-ox sterling silver, a tarnish-resistant silver and finished to a high polish.
Our bracelets includes our signature tag KL 925.
Inspired by the shapes and curves found in nature, our carved links are flexible and a joy to wear. They compliment your everyday wear.
De-ox sterling silver
Links, size medium
Bracelet, size medium
8" long
Designed to be comfortable and easy to wear
Weight: 46.4 grams
Shipping:
This bracelet will ship in 3-4 days from the order date, provided the item is in stock.
Shipping includes bracelet presentation box, jewelry bag and insurance.
Photo Credit: Sara Rey Photography
Length: Adjustable 16” to 19”
Tourmaline gemstones are accented with custom made, antiqued 18kt gold plated over sterling silver flowers, set with Chinese freshwater pearls, handmade 18kt gold chain with Chinese freshwater pearl accents.
Ready to Wear
Shipping:
This necklace will ship in 3-4 days from the order date.
Shipping includes necklace presentation box, jewelry bag and insurance.
Our design is unique to Kathleen Lynagh Jewelry and is handmade in our Southern California studio. Each design is carved in wax and then cast in de-ox sterling silver, a tarnish-resistant silver and brushed matte finish.
Our bracelets includes our signature tag KL 925.
Inspired by geometry, our carved links are flexible and a joy to wear. They compliment your everyday wear.
De-ox sterling silver
Links, size medium
Bracelet, size medium
8 ¼" long
Designed to be comfortable and easy to wear
Weight: 59.8 grams
Shipping:
This bracelet will ship in 3-4 days from the order date, provided the item is in stock.
Shipping includes bracelet presentation box, jewelry bag and insurance.
Photo Credit: Sara Rey Photography
Our design is unique to Kathleen Lynagh Jewelry and is handmade in our Southern California studio. Each design is carved in wax and then cast in de-ox sterling silver, a tarnish-resistant silver and finished to a high polish.
Our bracelets includes our signature tag KL 925.
Inspired by the shapes and curves found in nature, our carved links are flexible and a joy to wear. They compliment your everyday wear.
De-ox sterling silver
Links, size medium
Bracelet, size medium
8" long
Designed to be comfortable and easy to wear
Weight: 44.1 grams
Shipping:
This bracelet will ship in 3-4 days from the order date, provided the item is in stock.
Shipping includes bracelet presentation box, jewelry bag and insurance.
Photo Credit: Sara Rey Photography
Our design is unique to Kathleen Lynagh Jewelry. It is handmade in our Southern California studio. and each design is carved in wax and then cast in de-ox sterling silver, a tarnish-resistant silver and finished to a high polish.
Our bracelets includes our signature tag KL 925.
Inspired by the shape of the letter “Q”, our carved links are flexible and a joy to wear. They compliment your everyday wear.
De-ox sterling silver
Links, size medium
Bracelet, size medium
8 ½" long
Designed to be comfortable and easy to wear
Weight: 46.9 grams
Shipping:
This bracelet will ship in 3-4 days from the order date, provided the item is in stock.
Shipping includes bracelet presentation box, jewelry bag and insurance.
Photo Credit: Sara Rey Photography
Inspired by a sculpture I love - created by Brancusi.
Our design is unique to Kathleen Lynagh Jewelry and is handmade in our Southern California studio. Each design is carved in wax and then cast in de-ox sterling silver, a tarnish-resistant silver and finished to a high polish.
Our bracelets includes our signature tag KL 925.
Our carved links are flexible and a joy to wear. They compliment your everyday wear.
De-ox sterling silver
Links, size medium
Bracelet, size medium
8 ½" long
Designed to be comfortable and easy to wear
Weight: 49.3 grams
Shipping:
This bracelet will ship in 3-4 days from the order date, provided the item is in stock.
Shipping includes bracelet presentation box, jewelry bag and insurance.
Length: 16 3/4”
One of a kind gemstone necklace from our Garden Collection.
All gems and pearls are strung on silk and finished with a 18kt gold clasp. This necklaces showcases the natural beauty of Peridot, Peruvian Opal, Iolite, and freshwater gold and grey colored Pearls
Ready to Wear - One of A Kind
Shipping:
This necklace will ship in 3-4 days from the order date.
Shipping includes necklace presentation box, jewelry bag and insurance.
Photo Credit: Sara Rey Photography
Ready to Wear - One of A Kind
Our design is unique to Kathleen Lynagh Jewelry and is handmade in our Southern California studio. This pendant is one of a kind. The original design was carved in wax and then cast in sterling silver, with a matte finished. This pendant is solid sterling silver - not hollow construction. The border of the Cross is set with Rhodolite Garnets and the center is set with a Chinese freshwater pearl.
Our 19” chain is handmade from sterling silver round wire, accented with moonstone faceted gems and 5.5 mm freshwater pearls. The enclosure is a swivel clasp, length of the chain is not adjustable.
Our pendant includes our signature tag KL 925.
Shipping:
The pendant will ship in 3-4 days from the order date.
Shipping includes necklace presentation box, jewelry bag and insurance.
Our hand cut Sapphire slab gemstone is set in oxidized sterling silver surrounded with white brilliant cut round CZ gems.
One of A Kind
The pendant is suspended from a colorful CZ strand which is strung on stainless steel cable. Finished with oxidized sterling silver lobster clasp and Aquamarine gem drop.
18” adjustable gem chain.
Shipping:
This necklace will ship in 3-4 days from the order date.
Shipping includes necklace presentation box, jewelry bag and insurance.
This Can be Custom Ordered - but no longer available for 2023 Holidays.
Our matte finished, antiqued brass earrings are hand made one pair at a time. Fabricated from brass sheet and formed into a “triangular shape drops” each one is set with freshwater off white color pearls. The earwire is 14kt gold plated.
Length:
Antique finish and freshwater pearls may vary slightly from the images.
Custom Made to order - Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery.
Length 2 ⅛”
Sterling silver circles, with Green Amythyst and sterling silver shephard hooks earrings. One of kind, gem drop earrings. Gems are natural and may vary from image.
Ready to ship
Length 2 ¾”
Peridot, Topaz and freshwater pearls. Sterling silver chain. One of kind, gem drop sterling silver lever back earrings. Gems are natural and may vary from image.
Ready to ship
Length 1”
Labradorite, faceted 9mm balls, sterling silver beads and chain. One of kind, gem drop earrings. Gems are natural and may vary from image.
Ready to ship
Length 1 ⅛”
Sterling silver pods, with seed pearls and shephard hooks. Pearl drop earrings. Pearls are natural and may vary from image.
Ready to ship
Length 1 ⅛”
Chinese freshwater pink, 11mm potato pearls and .925 French earwires. Pale Pink Pearl drop earrings are accented by sterling silver beaded rondels. Perfect for wearing everyday earrings! Great gift for Mom or your favorite teacher. Pearls are natural and may vary from image.
Shipping:
These earrings will ship in 4-6 days from the order date.
Shipping includes earring presentation box, jewelry bag and mailing insurance.
Length 2 ¼”
Chinese Freshwater coin pearls, 13mm pearls, .925 French ear wires and moonstone rondels. Pearl drop earrings. Pearls are natural and may vary from image.
Ready to ship
Length 2 ⅝”
Citrine, labradorite and freshwater pearls. One of kind, gem drop sterling silver lever back earrings. Gems are natural and may vary from image.
Ready to Wear - One of A Kind
Shipping includes box, jewelry bag and insurance.
Growth & Evolution Charm
Discover the Symbols Collection by Kathleen Lynagh Designs, where artistry meets meaning. Each piece is meticulously designed to capture the essence of universal themes like unity, growth, strength, and transformation. From intricate pendants to statement earrings, the collection is a celebration of the symbols that connect us all.
A custom design, the Spiral charm is hand cast in de-ox sterling silver with a polished finish.
Our charm is suspended from an Italian made, sterling silver chain with a spring ring clasp. This chain is non-adjustable.
Chain is stamped .925. Price includes only one necklace.
The Spiral charm by itself has measurements of 5.5mm wide and 9.5mm tall.
Relationships & Integration Charm
Discover the Symbols Collection by Kathleen Lynagh Designs, where artistry meets meaning. Each piece is meticulously designed to capture the essence of universal themes like unity, growth, strength, and transformation. From intricate pendants to statement earrings, the collection is a celebration of the symbols that connect us all.
A custom design, the Cross charm is hand cast in de-ox sterling silver with a polished finish.
Our charm is suspended from an Italian made, sterling silver chain with a spring ring clasp. This chain is non-adjustable.
Chain is stamped .925. Price includes only one necklace.
The Cross charm by itself has measurements of 5.5mm wide and 10mm tall.
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