Melis Goral, an Istanbul native, is a renowned designer of high-end jewelry. Melis received her fine arts degree in jewelry design from the prestigious Insituto Europeo Di Design in Milano. As a culturally influenced woman, Melis Goral’s love for various ethnicities and heritage brought about an interest in world travels. In that sense, she has traveled to many different regions of the world, aside from living in Italy, and spending many years in New York City. It is through these travels, which Melis uses as influential elements in her delicate collections. In 2008, Melis launched her brand with the opening of her first collection, Color Therapy. Melis Goral's intricate designs consist of custom-cut emeralds, sapphires, and rubies delicately entwined with gold. Melis states, "Every piece [of jewelry] is designed to be timeless and eternally precious to its wearer". Each design presents elegance with a contemporary twist, promising its owner the foreverness we all seek.