Konstantina Mahlia was born in Vancouver BC Canada .The experience of growing up in multi cultural urban core as well as coming from a family with strong European roots, began to inspire a creative ability that showed from childhood and in 2005 manifested itself in a collection of 18 kt gold jewelry that began to garner the attention of the jewelry industry. When the industry paid attention, the awards soon followed.
RISING STAR 2006
WORLD GOLD COUNCIL PORTFOLIO 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012
LUXURY DESIGNER OF THE YEAR 2008
MARCOM GOLD 2008
MARCOM PLATINUM 2011
AMERICAN BIOGRAPHICAL INSTITUTE’S WOMAN OF THE YEAR 2011
Purveyors: SAKS 5TH AVENUE, WYNN & CO.- LAS VEGAS, CARIBOU GEMS-ASPEN, ASPEN JEWEL BOX, STANLEY KORSHAK- DALLAS, SCOOP-NY, FUNNY FACE –KOBE, COUTURELAB London, AHA Life, Japan, Fortune 500 collectors and shows in New York, Dallas, Beverly Hills, Santa Barbara, Palm Springs, Chicago, Miami, Houston..... and Paris have all began to change the world view customers that Mahlia Collection could reach.
The Mahlia logo- two lions with one head, facing the world in unison, resting on an anvil, is a symbol of rare elegance, strength, courage and ancient heritage. This symbol and name represent one of
the most ancient histories of western civilization, today represented by timeless artifacts of impeccable craftsmanship that hearken back to their roots in the basin of the ancient Mediterranean.
AWARDS AND SHOWS
AWARDS
"Woman of the Year” American Biographical Institute - 2011
“World Gold Council Global Portfolio”– 2012, 2011, 2010, 2007 “Platinum, Gold” “Advertising and Marketing” Marcom – 2011, 2008 “Cool Store of the Year” InStore Magazine – 2011, 2008 “Eric Hoffer” Finalist 2010 “Eveningwear Finalist” WJA – 2010 “Finalist” Hollywood Book Festival – 2008 “Finalist” New York Book Festival – 2008 “Rising Star” JCK– 2006 “Luxury Design” JCK – 2008
SHOWS
“Vendome Luxury” Paris, Spring/Fall 2011 – Exhibitor “Premiere Classe” Paris – Exhibitor “Global Design” Philadelphia, 2007 – Exhibitor “JCK” Las Vegas Exhibitor “AGTA” Tucson - Exhibitor “JA” New York - Exhibitor