Author Archives: Camila

The Brazilian Creole Jewels

By Camila | Published February 21, 2012

These pieces called “Creole Jewels” were used only by the master’s favorite slaves or freed black women in 19th century Brazil. With great opulence and splendor, the Creole jewels bypassed the determinations of that time, when Portugal restricted luxurious garments only to the richest layers of society. But the use of such jewellery was not [...]

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Plastic coolness

By Camila | Published February 21, 2012

The fantastic Melissa Galeria in Sao Paulo, located in Rua Oscar Freire, which according to Excellence Mystery Shopping International is the 8th most luxurious streets in the world and second in the Americas only behind 5th Avenue in New York, where is located the second of the Melissa Galeria Concept stores in the world. The [...]

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Inspiration of the day

By Camila | Published February 20, 2012

Yesterday she was a baby in my arms and today she is modelling in Milan. With big hopes of becoming another Brazilian supermodel, my baby sister Cindy Mello, at only 16, is already attracting a lot of attention and compliments in Milan, Italy. I couldn’t be prouder! Share this:FacebookStumbleUpon

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Emily Fang at NZFW

By Camila | Published September 12, 2011

The lovely Emily Fang of Little Black Book rocking her Bahagia custom made pieces at New Zealand Fashion Week. Love the pics! Share this:FacebookStumbleUpon

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Love Tokens

By Camila | Published September 12, 2011

Researching for Antique Roman Coins for a possible new collection I came across this. I know its a bit x-rated but I love them. They are sex tokens from the 1st century AD called spintria. They were used in ancient Rome to request and pay for different “services” in brothels and to prostitutes on the [...]

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Still to come

By Camila | Published September 12, 2011

Some designs I’ve been working on today, inspired by Tibetan motifs. Share this:FacebookStumbleUpon

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INCA Style in Stockolm

By Camila | Published September 12, 2011

The ring she is wearing looks so much like my Cuzco ring from The INCA Collection. From the blog Carolines Mode-Stockolm Street Style Share this:FacebookStumbleUpon

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“Solitude is Bliss” by Micah Gianneli

By Camila | Published September 11, 2011

Beautiful style post on melbourne’s RAWW Blog by stylist and photographer duo Micah Gianneli and J-Dawg. Micah wears her custom made REEF ring and the so popular Skull studs. Check the whole post and Micah’s ultra cool outfits here. [...]

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INSPIRATION OF THE DAY

By Camila | Published September 8, 2011

Such a cool picture. From one of my favorite blogs, 5 inch and Up. I just love Sandra’s style and beautiful photographs. Share this:FacebookStumbleUpon

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Net-a-porter.com AMAZING London headquarters

By Camila | Published August 26, 2011

WOW. That’s all I can say. Share this:FacebookStumbleUpon

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INSPIRATION OF THE DAY – VINTAGE JEWELLERY ADS

By Camila | Published August 26, 2011

Tiffany & Co 1964 Van Cleef & Arpels 1943 Bvlgari 1969 Tiffany & Co 1968 Boucheron 1940 Tiffany & Co 1962 Hermes 1950 Harry Winston 1972 Van Cleef & Arpels 1965 Harry Winston 1948 Cartier 1963 Bvlgari 1967 Boucheron 1941 Van Cleef & Arpels 1971 From the site Paper Pursuits. Share this:FacebookStumbleUpon

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My day at the office

By Camila | Published August 16, 2011

The REEF Series – BACKSTAGE

By Camila | Published August 7, 2011

Here are just some of the steps to make a REEF ring. The whole process from designing to the finished piece takes 2 to 3 hours. Share this:FacebookStumbleUpon

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LADY DUFF GORDON – THE FIRST FASHION ICON

By Camila | Published July 21, 2011

Lady Duff Gordon of fashion house LUCILE was a woman well ahead of her time. She was a divorcee and a savvy business woman in the 19th century, two things that nice ladies did not do those days. She was also an extraordinary fashion designer and dressmaker. She owned “fashion houses” in London, Paris, New [...]

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Introducing The REEF series

By Camila | Published July 21, 2011

These are just the first pieces of my new REEF serie. Each piece is a one of a kind, designed, and sculpted around each stone. I am loving making them… the textured metal and colorful stones remind me of the beautiful coral reefs of Australia. AVAILABLE NOW ON MY ETSY SHOP Share this:FacebookStumbleUpon

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THE LADY OF THE RINGS

By Camila | Published July 21, 2011

Pile them up! More is more, all shapes, sizes, colors, textures, precious or not, all welcome in this hot trend in which Mary-Kate Olsen has to be the absolute queen. Share this:FacebookStumbleUpon

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HOT OFF THE BENCH -THE COBRA RING

By Camila | Published July 21, 2011

I started making this ring months ago and it was just not coming together so I left it in a couple of pieces and forgot about it. Last week I decided to give it another go… Share this:FacebookStumbleUpon

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PAPER RINGS BY JEREMY MAY

By Camila | Published July 16, 2011

Super cool rings by Jeremy May, they are made from book cutouts and come packed and re-inserted in the excavated spaces of the book. Little art pieces for your fingers. Jeremy also makes bracelets, necklaces and earrings, check out his site here. Share this:FacebookStumbleUpon

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VINTAGE CROCHET ON ETSY

By Camila | Published July 10, 2011

Check out this amazing ETSY SHOP I’ve found! Vintage crochet patterns from the 60′s and 70′s selling for only $2 dollars. That just inspired me to grab my crochet hooks again. Share this:FacebookStumbleUpon

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AMETHYST DRUSY RINGS – HOT OFF THE BENCH

By Camila | Published July 10, 2011

I just finished these 3 rings with the Amethysts that I brought back from Brazil, 2 were sold before they even made it to my ETSY SHOP, one is still there but I still have lots more of these beautiful druzys, they are all different in size, shapes and beautiful shades of purple and lilac [...]

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AMAZING BRAZILIAN GEMS

By Camila | Published July 10, 2011

Last time I visited Brazil I went to see the gemstone mines in the extreme south of the country. One of the many places I visited is [...]

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THE SEVEN DEADLY SINS

By Camila | Published June 15, 2011

I am in love with british jewelry designer Stephen Webster‘s vision of the SEVEN DEADLY SINS…. My pick for today has to be Vanity, what’s yours? WRATH 18CT ROSE GOLD RING SET WITH WHITE DIAMONDS, RUBIES AND RED GARNET PRIDE BLUE TITANIUM RING SET WITH WHITE DIAMONDS, PINK SAPPHIRES AND AMETHYST SLOTH 18ct YELLOW GOLD [...]

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MAKING THE INCA COLLECTION

By Camila | Published June 4, 2011

The step by step making process of The INCA Collection. To find out more about the collection and for photos of the finished pieces click here. Share this:FacebookStumbleUpon

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EDIE SEDGWICK

By Camila | Published March 30, 2011

Edie Sedgwick was a New York socialite that became famous in the 60′s for hanging out with Andy Warhol and being one of his muses. She died at only 28 of an overdose but for someone who was gone so soon she certainly made a huge impact in the fashion scene being a reference in [...]

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