Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Treasure Hunt for Authentic Sardinian Coral


During a shopping excursion in the Altrarno, Florence, Italy. I happened to mention to the shopkeeper an interest in finding some coral stones. Minutes later I had a hastily scribbled note in hand, a treasure map of sorts which led to a workshop tucked behind the world famous Ponte Vecchio. After some discussion with the owner, he called a source, and the next day displayed in front of me was a tray of vibrant saturated red-orange stones. I chose two beautiful ovals. This year I finally gave them a proper setting in 18K.





 

Sunday, October 14, 2018

Il Duomo Orb - 18K Gold and Gemstones - Reunion 2018


5 years after completing the ensemble, I wore my choker and Duomo Orb to Mass at the Cattedrale di Santa Maria del Fiore. How meaningful it was to revisit the source of my inspiration!





Saturday, September 1, 2018

Drift - A Collection Inspired by the Ocean Shore


Sea twigs, branches, and weed transformed into molten charms. Sea glass from another time, tossed and tumbled by the salty ocean, elevated into precious gems set in silver and gold.














Monday, January 16, 2017

Sautoir(French origin) -A long necklace, worn loosely from the shoulders and usually extending down to below the waist.







 
Layered or not(see pendant below!), a classic becomes modern in blackened silver with small mandala medallions and 18K diamond dots.
Pharrell updates Chanel for the modern set.
Salvador and Coco- a woman who made an art of layering.