It's funny how a wedding dress sets the tone for the whole event. Having this feminine, lace number immediately had me dreaming of all things classic and romantic-- olive trees, white flowers, the gentle drips of beeswax tapers. I was fortunate enough to have the most beautiful antique engagement ring passed down to me by Mom and then made my wedding band to match it in our essential Córdoba style out of solid gold. To me, our Córdoba ring is the perfect wedding band– powerful in its simplicity, representing the union of two into one, with each metal strand still maintaining its individual character.

From here, I was ready to design earrings and began to create what later became the FLORA set. As I do with most of my jewelry, I started by searching for a material that would inspire the design. It is important for me to know that my materials are ethically sourced, so when I found these stunning, vintage baroque freshwater pearls, I knew they were just the right fit. For the earring itself, I leaned into an elegant petal shape with our signature hammered and matte finish. 

To round out the collection, I knew this occasion was finally the right time to create something special I had always dreamed of making– a modern version of a collar necklace similar to ancient pieces I've seen in museums. I used the same pearl and floral motif combination to create a necklace and bracelet that can each stand alone or be worn as a set with the earrings. With a combination of perfectly imperfect baroque pearls and floral motifs, the FLORA collection offers modern heirlooms to celebrate natural beauty no matter the occasion. Shop the collection below.