MELANIE GRACE
Founder, Designer, CEO

I launched Hampton Ivy in 2014, during my sophomore year of college at the Fashion Institute of Technology, with the help of my amazing family. 

After cleaning out my wardrobe that summer, I went on a shopping trip with my mother to find new classic pieces I knew I'd love for years. While I could find all of the beautiful clothes I could want, I had a hard time finding any jewelry I wanted. The only jewelry I could find had simple designs, and none of the lovely patterns or personality that my clothing had, and that is when the idea for Hampton Ivy and my passion to create a jewelry brand unlike any other was born. I launched my first collection the following summer. 

The name Hampton Ivy comes from my love of the Hamptons and the east end of Long Island and my appreciation of the Ivy Leagues where preppy style originated. Though our designs have evolved over the years, they're still absolutely classic. Our designs now include timeless prints that have been around and loved for years, and coastal and equestrian inspired designs as well. 

Not only will you love our designs for years, but you'll be able to love every Hampton Ivy piece for years due to their superior quality. Our jewelry is coated with an antique finish that protects the gold or silver plating from tarnishing and all of our designs are sealed with acrylic, so even though we don't recommend putting your jewelry in water, it will survive a little dip if you forget to take it off. (We've even heard one of our customers say they've worn their bangles snorkeling and they're just as beautiful today as they were when they bought them four years ago!). Our home decor and accessories are also made with high quality materials so their prints will last for years without fading. 

We put passion and love into every piece we design and make by hand, and we take great pride in making all of our products works of art you can cherish for years to come. We hope you love everything as much as we do! 

Kindest regards,
Melanie ♡