OUR DESIGNERS
creative people behind what you like
MTOY: MTOY is a costume jewelry brand right out of your grandmother’s closet. The founder Muge is a passionate designer. Painting and creating has always been present in her life. At the age of 16, she moved to the US. Right after graduating from high school, she attended an art school in San Francisco. 2 years later she moved to Miami and got her BA in Culinary Arts. After working and traveling in different countries she decided to show her cultural experiences in jewelry making. She grew up with women who love jewelry. That’s one of the reasons why she likes to produce timeless jewelry. MTOY reflects the complementary power of the harmony and differences of contrasts to her design and craftsmanship. Her inspiration mainly comes from different ethnicities, nature and architectural objects. Each of these jewels are crafted by highly experienced artisans blessed by the historical workshops they work at.
PADME DESIGNS: Ipek Selek Adıgüzel, graduated from Northwestern University with a BSc degree in Industrial Engineering and Economics. After working for leading companies in fashion business, she started a search for endeavors other than a career in corporate life. During a trip to India she was introduced to “Om mani padme hum” mantra, meaning the jewel inside the lotus flower, which initiated her journey to search for her dreams. Ipek believes that the layered leaves of the pure white flower that grows inside swamps, symbolizes the awakening of consciousness and rebirth. Designing jewelry became something more than a hobby for her, and soon became her passion. To commit herself truly to this task and to create pieces that she had dreamed of, she parted from corporate life and initiated this journey at a jewelry workshop. Along with the workshop, she completed jewelry, diamonds and colored stones courses from GIA (Gemological Institute of America) and accomplished to earn the Accredited Jewelry Professional (AJP) title. Ipek created Padme Designs in 2014, which originated from the “Om mani padme hum” mantra that guides her during her journey. The 14K gold pieces that are adorned with precious gemstones, form a connection with the wearer and become “Daily reminders” during the hustle of daily life. Ideas that give her motivation and happiness are integrated in the designs for the seekers of inner peace.