"I prefer soft and rounded forms that result in more comfortable and attractive pieces."

"I've been working as a jewelry designer since 2000, when I finished my post-graduate degree in architecture. I design jewelry at my own workshop, according to patterns I find aesthetically harmonious. I avoid geometric shapes; I prefer soft and rounded forms that result in more comfortable and attractive pieces. I tend to design a collection around a central theme, like my 'Botanical Gardens' collection, inspired in Rio de Janeiro's exuberant flora.

"I like incorporating Brazilian gems to enrich my designs. I've always been fascinated with gemstones. ...

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