A JEWELLERY range created by a North East designer has now been launched in the USA.

Salome - handmade collections featuring precious gems and crystals - was founded by Tyneside-based designer, Kellie Daniels.

Following its Newcastle launch, the brand, was snapped up by Edinburgh’s Covet store and Wolf & Badger, in London’s Mayfair.

Such was its success that Wolf & Badger’s New York store and Hemline, in New Orleans’ fashionable French Quarter, followed suit.

“Obviously I knew from the success of the collections in Britain that there was a strong and growing market for my jewellery,” said Kellie, “but even I had no idea it would catch on as quickly in the US as it has.

“Within two weeks of going on sale, I had repeat orders from both shops.”