"I began working in the world of fashion. I studied Fashion Design at the Cândido Mendes faculty, and I designed the clothes for women and men, as well as accessories, for a local shop. Accessories have always been very important to me. They transform the 'face' of clothes so one can wear the same thing at day and at night, just by changing the accessories.

"I was having a hard time finding the exact pieces I wanted to use to complement my creations. I thought I needed to learn more about basic jewelry-making techniques, if I wanted to make my own designs. I took a two-month course, and then I continued with the same teacher for ...

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