What is Ideal?

Ideal is a carefully curated shop composed of unique, design-conscious gifts and accessories. The objects we choose are creative, authentic, and refined. They are inspired by the vision of talented artists and designers from around the world.

Our store was formed with our own ideal in mind: that shopping should always be a personal and thoughtful experience.

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Sunday, July 18, 2010

molly m designs jewelry

New designs from Molly McGrath are in the shop! Based in the San Francisco area, Molly professionally trained as an architect. After using a laser cutter to make architectural models, she recognized the machine's potential to make unique jewelry.


Molly's process starts with a sketch, which she then drafts in AutoCAD and prints on the laser cutter. The jewelry is inspired by pattern and form in both the natural and man-made realms; a composition of branches or snowflake is equally appealing as building geometries or optical illusions. Whenever possible she uses sustainable materials such as bamboo, veneer from responsibly farmed forests, and recycled suede and felt. All hardware on the jewelry is oxidized stainless steel.

Please stop by to try on these lovely pieces!


Burst 2 Pendant
Materials: Birch veneer and black suede
Dimensions: 1.625 x 1.75" diameter
Price $48




Drops 1 Earrings
Materials: Gunmetal leather, mahogany and birch
Dimensions: 1.25" diameter
Price: $48
Also available as a pendant



Orbs Earrings
Materials: Charcoal and natural birch, organic canvas
Dimensions: 0.8 x 1.3"
Price: $48
Reversible - featuring either charcoal or natural birch



Facet 2 Earrings
Materials: Birch veneer and black suede
Dimensions: 1.25 x 1.75"
Price: $48




Wrap 1 Pendant
Materials: Birch veneer
Dimensions: 1.375" diameter
Price: $38




Radial Earrings
Materials: Charcoal and natural birch, organic canvas
Dimensions: 1.5" diameter
Price: $48
Reversible - featuring either charcoal or natural birch.



Elliptoid 1 Pendant
Materials: Walnut, mint leather, and light bamboo
Dimensions: 1.25" diameter
Price: $48




Dart Pendant
Materials: Charcoal and natural birch, organic canvas
Dimensions: 1.5" diameter
Price: $48
Reversible - featuring either charcoal or natural birch



Bullseye 1 Pendant
Materials: Mahogany, mint leather, and birch
Dimensions: 1.25" diameter
Price: $48

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