Recently, my friend and neighbor, Renata de Dalmas, invited me over to play in her jewelry box.
It was filled with treasures by Renata, a phenomenally talented jewelry designer, whose work has been featured in Vogue, Elle, W, InStyle, Marie Claire and O Magazine, just to name a few.
Renata opened up more than her jewelry box for me….read below!
Pretty Pink Tulips:
How would you describe your design style?
Renata:
Insired by old world designs found in ancient jewelry, architecture and spiritual motifs, but with clean, modern wearable sensibility.
Pretty Pink Tulips:
What led you to learn the trade of goldsmithing originally?
Renata:
I took goldsmithing classes for fun and I loved the entire process of melting gold and creating these one of a kind, handmade pieces. At first I felt like they were like mini sculptures.
Pretty Pink Tulips:
Where do you find inspiration for your designs?
Renata:
From antique and royal jewelry, architectural motifs found throught the world, spiritual/religious symbols and nature.
Pretty Pink Tulips:
How have you seen yourself evolve? And where do you see yourself evolving in the future?
Renata:
I started working in 18-22 karat gold jewelry and every piece was an original — completely hand made. Now that gold is very expensive ( 3 times higher than when I originally started), I have started working with silver and 18 karat gold and with vermeil (silver plated in 18 karat yellow gold) as well. Many of my pieces are now being cast. These changes have allowed me to enlarge my customer base, since pieces are more affordable.
Pretty Pink Tulips:
Who have you looked to for inspiration…not only for your jewelry, but in life?
Renata:
I am inspired by other goldsmiths, artists, designers and creative individuals who have brought beauty into this world on all different levels.
Pretty Pink Tulips:
What advice do you have for someone starting their own business, whether jewelry or some other creative endeavor?
Renata:
Get some practical work experience first in the industry. A lot of people say they have great ideas but few actually go out and make it a reality. It takes a lot of discipline and commitment to make a creative business work. You must really love what you do as well.
It is obvious that she does!!!
You can check out more of Renata’s work on her website and at Peridot Fine Jewelry.
Renata, thank you for sharing your beautiful jewelry, and a few pearls of wisdom, too!!
I can't believe you know Renata! We met her at my step-sister's shower last year and thought she was so lovely! She's led such a fascinating life, travels the world, creates beautiful jewelry and is so much fun. We definitely have to get lunch on the books soon!
Buzz – isn't the world a wonderfully small place?! Renata and I are literally a stone's throw away from one another – and she is all you said above! Isn't her work amazing?! xo Elizabeth
Loving the small world thing! 🙂
Her work is stunning! Thanks for the intro!!!
I adore the fact that she is your neighbor and that you played in her jewelry box! Her designs are treasures!
pve
Gorgeous, all of it. We want to come play with the jewels too!!
xo
Eddie + Jaithan
Wow, that's some amazing bling. I have never heard of her but thanks to you… I have now! You've got some fab friends!!!
Where can one find her jewels?
And how was Paris? You lucky girl!
What treasures came home with you?
xo
What fun. I would love to play in her jewelry box. I'm really drawn to vintage inspired pieces. She is very talented!
Great post! Love her jewelry!
Zhush – speaking of small world….were your ears buzzing today?! 🙂
pve – She has so many pieces I love, I can't pick just one!
E+J -I'm sure she would love that!
LaDolfina – it is incredible jewelry! You can find her online at http://www.peridotfinejewelry.com or http://www.fragments.com. I did have a teeny piece of jewelry come home in a certain orange box!
Mona – I love vintage! Her style reminds me of that.
Hi Ariana – so glad you stopped by!
xo, Elizabeth
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