Beauty in the Imperfect | Handcrafted Ethical Jewelry
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Aglaia Jewelry
When it comes to fine jewelry, there is nothing more special than handmade. Unless, of course, the piece is mindful and made with sustainable material. Aglaia Jewelry does just this, and in a way so unique and elegant, I know my fellow conscious ladies will fall in love. Created by Italian designer Elisa Finoli, Aglaia Jewelry is handcrafted in a NY studio. The line is inspired by Elisa's Italian roots, her life experiences within India & Nicaragua, and the Japanese 'Wabi-Sabi' philosophy, where one searches for beauty in the imperfect. Within the handmade, there is so much beauty to be found in the differences. The imperfections give a piece of jewelry character and a different experience for each customer.
What is unique to Aglaia Jewelry is the use of shapes, balance, and texture. While the designs are clean and minimalistic, the connection between these elements creates an unusual and lovely aesthetic. When I saw this line for the first time, I couldn't help but dig through each piece and stare at the beautiful photos {I've added a few at the end of this blog post for you to enjoy}. You can sense Elisa's photography and design background - she even has experience in architecture!
Aglaia Jewelry is not only about the aesthetic; Elisa's eco and social values also play a significant role in the process. All designs use recycled precious metals or fairmined gold, pearls, and ethically sourced stones. Plus, chemicals are limited, and packaging is sustainable {pictured above}.
Now - on to the beauties!
I'm wearing the Drop Ring in Sterling Silver + Sterling Silver Drop. It's contemporary, sophisticated, and designed for every day. As someone who wears one or two pieces of jewelry at a time, it's the perfect size to make a statement without needing to add more. Plus, the drop reminds me of rain, and this makes me very happy :)
*note each design comes in multiple finishes and is made to order within 3-6 weeks*
Since I'm back to being a Florida beach girl, this collection is made to be by the sea {maybe holding a glass of wine, right?}. The coral resemblance in some finishes, like the Punto e Bacchetta Ring and the Cut Ring, pulls me in! Stunning.
I'll leave you with some words from Elisa because our work is a great excuse to practice our values:
"I realized the jewelry profession was giving me personal satisfaction, independence, an opportunity to fully express myself, and an opportunity to follow ecological and social values of importance to me. And I fell in love even more."