{"title":"Wanderlust-2026","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"wanderlust-ring-santa-fe","title":"Wanderlust turquoise, opal mosaic ring (Santa Fe)","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInlayed sugilite, rainbow opal, and turquoise in Navajo inlay design is surrounded by \u003cstrong\u003efaceted topaz\u003c\/strong\u003e and apetite in a ring that's a show stopper. \u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn my 30 years creating jewelry, I have had the opportunity and privilege to observe countless artisans around the world create work of their culture, from Russia, to India, to Greece. But something literally leapt in my heart when I had the chance to observe Navajo and Zuni artists, within the confines of the reservation, in their element, in their moments of creating. I observed how much love and respect for their people went into each piece, and we respectfully pass them on to you, my darling Sophanista. Each artist represented in the Santa Fe Wanderlust collection gave their permission to us to enhance their work, an honor we take very seriously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003esugilite, rainbow opal, and turquoise \u003c\/b\u003eNavajo inlay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esurrounded by sapphire and apetite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eset in hand wrought sterling silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emosaic is 26mm in diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eearthy yet elegant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eone of a kind piece \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #404040;\"\u003efeel beautiful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e","brand":"Sophia Forero Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12772808654928,"sku":"WlstSF1e","price":1440.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/8809\/products\/navajo_ring.jpg?v=1569627800"},{"product_id":"wanderlust-earring-santa-fe","title":"Wanderlust, earring  (Santa Fe)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePetit point turquoise by the Zuni is embellished with coral, crystal and carnelian in an earring that just dances on and on.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn my 30 years creating jewelry, I have had the opportunity and privilege to observe countless artisans around the world create work of their culture, from Russia, to India, to Greece. But something literally leapt in my heart when I had the chance to observe Navajo and Zuni artists, within the confines of the reservation, in their element, in their moments of creating. I observed how much love and respect for their people went into each piece, and we respectfully pass them on to you, my darling Sophanista. Each artist represented in the Santa Fe Wanderlust collection gave their permission to us to enhance their work, an honor we take very seriously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e* Zuni petit point turquoise setting in silver\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* coral and carnelian knotted on black silk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e* all findings are sterling silver, including posts\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e* 2.25 inches from top of earring to end\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* One of a kind piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeel beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sophia Forero Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12772828250192,"sku":"4038","price":390.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/8809\/products\/Santa_Fe_20180910_sfd_032-1.jpg?v=1537213088"},{"product_id":"wanderlust-micro-mosaic-with-faceted-apetite-and-chrome-diopside-ravenna","title":"Wanderlust micro mosaic with faceted apetite and chrome diopside (Ravenna)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis micro mosaic pin is in a shape we hadn't seen before- and surrounded by the fiery green of faceted chrome diopside and cool calmness of faceted apetite, this ring is not just unusual, but a perfect POP of fabulous color on your hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"\u003eTHE COMMISSION STORY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis past summer of 2018, I had the opportunity to visit the \"Mosaic City\" of Europe: Ravenna, Italy. While there, we visited the circuit of magnificent art mostly from the 6th century, when Ravenna was an outpost of the Byzantine Empire... pieces commissioned by my personal hero, Empress Theodora. It was in the shop of the Basilica of San Vitale that I was able to source some AMAZING micro mosaic elements, pieces that have been created by Italian artisans for centuries. Our Wanderlust Ravenna Collection is a twist on an ancient tradition. Wear them with joy, my darling Sophanista.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e* Micro mosaic center created in the ancient tradition of artisans of Ravenna, Italy\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e* Mosaic in total is 26mm in diameter\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e* Hand wrought sterling silver band\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e* Accented with faceted apetite\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e*\u003cspan\u003e Surrounded by faceted chrome diopside, a scrumptious green\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e* One of a kind piece\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePLEASE NOTE: these jewels can be recreated as pictured, or with any gems that speak to you. Price may differ based on design choices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"\u003efeel beautiful, wear with much JOY.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sophia Forero Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12781912653904,"sku":"","price":1420.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/8809\/products\/149.jpg?v=1626973447"},{"product_id":"wanderlust-bourdeaux-vintage-watch-2-sided-mosaic-necklace","title":"Wanderlust Bourdeaux Vintage Watch 2 sided Mosaic Necklace","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis 2 sided mosaic\u003c\/strong\u003e of pink sapphire, gold and pearl, then faceted garnet with Greek silver coin and faceted garnet. The mosaic is set in a gold vintage watch from the 1840's bought in Bordeaux, France.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was 2015. I was exhibiting my work on a cruise of the French Riviera, and one of our stops was the legendary city of Bordeaux... with SO much history packed in one place, wherever I ventured brought new sights and sounds to my senses. Right by the Museum of Design I found an antique store that made my heart go pitter patter... I was enthralled. I think I would have taken everything home had it fit in my luggage. And the owner, Madame Cecile, was so lovely with me and did her best to shuffle through my rusty French... I have gone back twice since. This is what the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWanderlust Collection\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is all about- designing from experiences that are packed with meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003emosaic is 2 sided\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epink sapphire, pearl, gold\u003c\/strong\u003e on one side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreek silver\u003c\/strong\u003e coin of Athena surrounded by \u003cstrong\u003efaceted garnet\u003c\/strong\u003e on other side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eset in \u003cstrong\u003egold vintage watch\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1840's vintage, from Bordeaux \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003enecklace: \u003cstrong\u003elabradorite, pearl, green garnet, amethyst, opal\u003c\/strong\u003e strung on gold and knotted on silk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003epiece is one of a kind\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"\u003efeel beautiful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e","brand":"Sophia Forero Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21283705258064,"sku":"","price":2620.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/8809\/products\/20181112_sfd_newcollection_192.jpg?v=1593539040"},{"product_id":"wanderlust-bordeaux-garnet-mosaic-in-1840s-vintage-watch","title":"Wanderlust Bordeaux: Garnet Mosaic in 1840's Vintage Watch","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis mosaic is a one of a kind: \u003cstrong\u003elabradorite\u003c\/strong\u003e and silver surrounded by \u003cstrong\u003efaceted garnet\u003c\/strong\u003e on one side, the 1840's original watch face (non functioning) on the other\u003c\/span\u003e. The chain is also from the same antique shop in the picturesque city of Bordeaux, France, a favorite stop in our quest to find elements for the Wanderlust collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEach piece encapsulates the lush beauty that defines mosaic jewels.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich with texture, this mosaic is a timeless piece of mosaic on one side, watch face on the other\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA true conversation starter, this piece will set you apart.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlawless style that will distinguish you, while an excellent compliment to the jewels you wear every day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Labradorite and silver surrounded by faceted \u003cstrong\u003egarnet\u003c\/strong\u003e gemstones \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Set in a vintage 1840's watch purchased in Bordeaux, France\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* 28mm mosaic in diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* Sterling silver vintage chain \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* 22 inches in length\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeel beautiful!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sophia Forero Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21332568801360,"sku":"","price":2200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/8809\/products\/watch_on_white.jpg?v=1576192951"},{"product_id":"wlstp15n","title":"White Gold, Sapphire, Diamond Mosaic Necklace (Wanderlust Paris)","description":"\u003cp class=\"m_5234952084556961782gmail-p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_5234952084556961782gmail-s1\"\u003eDarling Sophanista, welcome to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWanderlust Paris.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_5234952084556961782gmail-p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_5234952084556961782gmail-s1\"\u003eThe middle of this mosaic is actually from a \u003cstrong\u003evintage white gold, diamond, and \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003esapphire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e ring- which we surrounded with \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efaceted sapphires\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e then crowned in a necklace of \u003cstrong\u003ecitrine\u003c\/strong\u003e to one side and \u003cstrong\u003eknotted pearls\u003c\/strong\u003e on the other. Simple yet not simple, detailed, but wearable with a t shirt and jeans or out on the town.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueens and kings wore \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esapphires\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e around their necks as a powerful defense from harm, as they preserved the wearer from envy and attracted divine favor. \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSapphires\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ealso are associated with romantic love, representing fidelity and romantic devotion, which is why they are so perfect for engagement rings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWant heavenly thoughts? In Medieval Europe and Ancient Persia, \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e was believed to bring the wearer exactly that- and give them a deeper understanding of their faith. Powerful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiamonds and clear quartz \u003c\/strong\u003eare April birthstones. These gems are said to generate \u003cstrong\u003ehappiness and clarity or thought,\u003c\/strong\u003e as well as \u003cstrong\u003ebuild strength\u003c\/strong\u003e from within. They are also the \u003cstrong\u003esymbol of everlasting love and prosperity.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHappy birthstone, darling Sophanista!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"m_5234952084556961782gmail-p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003edetails\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_5234952084556961782gmail-s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003evintage white gold\u003c\/strong\u003e with 2 round \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003esapphires, \u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003esurrounded by\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ediamonds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_5234952084556961782gmail-s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewhite gold \u003c\/strong\u003eis surrounded by \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eblue sapphire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in mosaic\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003emosaic in total is 22mm in diameter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehand wrought \u003cstrong\u003esterling silver\u003c\/strong\u003e casting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e17\" necklace of faceted \u003cstrong\u003ecitrine,\u003c\/strong\u003e knotted \u003cstrong\u003epearls\u003c\/strong\u003e (on silk), and \u003cstrong\u003eoxidized silver\u003c\/strong\u003e chain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efinished with single \u003cstrong\u003epearl,\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.25 inches of adjustable chain in back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eone of a kind piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"m_5234952084556961782gmail-p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"m_5234952084556961782gmail-s1\" style=\"color: #808080;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003efeel beautiful!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e","brand":"Sophia Forero Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28131036889168,"sku":"WlstP15n","price":4320.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/8809\/products\/paris_wanderlust_mosaic.jpg?v=1598727986"},{"product_id":"wlstspn1e","title":"Plaza de España earrings","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDarling Sophanista, welcome to \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWanderlust Spain.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlaza de España, Seville: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eI have been SO very grateful to be able to travel, to get inspiration from places I could never know about if I didn't get to experience them firsthand. I am constantly amazed at how LITTLE I know when I'm traveling, like the fact that the \u003cstrong\u003ePlaza de España\u003c\/strong\u003e even existed. To see so much COLOR, in unexpected ways... a BRIDGE made of blue, yellow, and white painted tile? REALLY? \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eThese earrings are an expression of that magnificent place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFrom the clicks on the cobblestones, the aromas of paella, to the swirls of Moorish castles and the OLÈ of Flamenco dancers… YOU were on this Spanish adventure with me, darling Sophanista. This collection gathers elements of Malaga and Seville, from jaw dropping antique stores, quiet street vendors, and pieces that remind us of that magnificent adventure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003edetails\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eGreek ceramic beads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003efaceted lapis lazuli\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003efaceted opal teardrop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003efaceted blue chalcedony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecrystal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003egold chain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003egold earwires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003einspired by Plaza de España, Seville, Spain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003efeel beautiful!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e","brand":"Sophia Forero Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28948755382352,"sku":"WlstSpn1e","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/8809\/products\/image_a33cee21-ed4f-4aab-bbb0-047100c838c5.jpg?v=1566157292"},{"product_id":"wlstspn8n","title":"Rosita Linda mosaic bracelet\/necklace","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDarling Sophanista, welcome to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWanderlust Spain.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #be6813;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eIglesia de Santos Martires, Málaga: \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003emy first morning in Spain, I aimed to wander the streets of the Old City without any real direction in mind. I found a lovely cafe with a gazillion sausages hanging out front, because, why NOT. While sitting for breakfast, a GIANT door beckoned me to go in to the opposite building- I kind of felt like Alice in Wonderland. Upon entering, I was enveloped in silence- I was in a hundreds year old cathedral, and in the perimeter were different depictions of  Virgens- they were each about 7 or 8 feet tall... I was especially drawn to one that was adorned with ALL sorts of regalia in gold and pearls, and surrounded by pink flowers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #be6813;\"\u003eA gentleman in front of her was taking a video. I waited. And waited. He took video. Then he fidgeted with his camera. Then he took another video. Then he took pictures. Then he fiddled again. He never noticed me standing there, even though we were the only 2 people in front of her- after 20 minutes. He turned on his heel, and sauntered away. All that time actually gave me a chance to take in they myriad of details surrounding her. So I created earrings and a necklace in homage to her.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eFrom the clicks on the cobblestones, the aromas of paella, to the swirls of Moorish castles and the OLÈ of Flamenco dancers… YOU were on this Spanish adventure with me, darling Sophanista. This collection gathers elements of Malaga and Seville, from jaw dropping antique stores, quiet street vendors, and pieces that remind us of that magnificent adventure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003edetails\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efaceted peach moonstone chain in oxidized silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003emosaic is faceted silverite on vintage gold piece from Malaga antique store, surrounded by pink sapphires\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003emosaic in total is 26mm in diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003evintage brass beaded chain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003evintage Czech glass (flowers) accented with black pearls and pink sapphire\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003efinished with gold heishi \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ehand hammered gold clasp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eone of a kind piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e22\" long necklace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ewear as a wrap bracelet or necklace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #d29821;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003efeel beautiful!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e","brand":"Sophia Forero Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28977582669904,"sku":"WlstSpn8n","price":1260.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/8809\/products\/image_728ae13f-eb05-41f3-87dd-d46a6337255e.jpg?v=1566130815"},{"product_id":"dd2e","title":"Cruces earring","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eA festival of joy that welcomed spirits back into the living,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"\u003eDay of the Dead\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eis a thousands year old tradition dating back to Aztec, Toltec, and other Nahua people, now located in Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador. Families joyfully decorate the graves of their loved ones, creating altars not for worshipping, but for welcoming them back in celebration, to reignite memories and rekindle spiritual connection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003edetails\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ehand painted wood elements by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"\u003eLaura Vasquez Cruz,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e4th generation Zapotec artist of San Martin Tilcajete, Oaxaca, México\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elapis lazuli,\u003c\/strong\u003e faceted \u003cstrong\u003elabradorite\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ebrass crosses \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003egold\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eearwires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecan be duplicated, but colors will vary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eextremely light, wearable, colorful, joyful commemorative piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff00ff;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003efeel beautiful in this limited edition collection, darling Sophanista.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sophia Forero Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30939865055312,"sku":"DD2e","price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/8809\/products\/cross_ear.jpg?v=1571977222"},{"product_id":"brtjun4-1","title":"Aphrodite's Sea (pearl, aquamarine, and apatite) necklace","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe colors of the sea in one necklace: 3 strands of pearl, aquamarine, and apatite adorn you, my queen. Each gem is hand knotted one by one on silk, and the mosaic pendant of pearl will make you feel beautiful.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLuminous, iridescent and reminiscent of the moon, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003epearl\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis one of the most ancient and beloved of all gems, considered to be of divine origin, sacred. They are the only precious gem produced in a sea creature rather than from a mine in the earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe gem of queens from Cleopatra to Empress Theodora of Byzantium, to Queen Elizabeth the 1st, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003epearl\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erepresents purity, love and sexuality, and is said to hold hidden wisdom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epearl\u003c\/strong\u003e mosaic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 strands of \u003cstrong\u003epearl, aquamarine, and apatite\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehand knotted gems on silk\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehand hammered \u003cstrong\u003esterling silver \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etextured oxidized silver chain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elimited edition choker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eextremely light and wearable, elegant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003efeel beautiful.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/h1\u003e","brand":"Sophia Forero Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32465089429584,"sku":"BrtJun4","price":2420.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/8809\/products\/10e5.jpg?v=1591021797"},{"product_id":"brtjun13-1","title":"Aphrodite's Sea (pearl, aquamarine, and apatite) multi strand bracelet","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSweet mosaic earrings of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewhite pearls,\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efreshwater pearl dangle.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIn sterling silver. Can't go wrong with these, my darling Sophanista. Here's your summer earring!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLuminous, iridescent and reminiscent of the moon, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003epearl\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis one of the most ancient and beloved of all gems, considered to be of divine origin, sacred. They are the only precious gem produced in a sea creature rather than from a mine in the earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe gem of queens from Cleopatra to Empress Theodora of Byzantium, to Queen Elizabeth the 1st, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003epearl\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erepresents purity, love and sexuality, and is said to hold hidden wisdom.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 strands of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epearl, aquamarine, and apatite\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehand knotted gems on silk\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehand hammered \u003cstrong\u003esterling silver \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esterling silver accent \u003c\/strong\u003eand\u003cstrong\u003e clasp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etextured oxidized silver chain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elimited edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eextremely light and wearable, elegant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efeel beautiful.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e","brand":"Sophia Forero Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32465228365904,"sku":"BrtJun13","price":920.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/8809\/products\/13b1.jpg?v=1591043096"},{"product_id":"brtaug16-1","title":"Zuni turquoise with peridot","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pendant was another find at Santa Fe Indian Market. We added natural peridot to create a one of a kind piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #59b91d;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeridot:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe gem that frees the mind of envious thoughts, and protects the wearer from the evil eye. It brings good cheer, attracting love and joy. In ancient Egypt, priests would crush peridot and add it to wine for healing. Said to calm nerves, the stone is legendary for uplifting the wearer, staving off sorrow. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003edetails\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZuni silver and turquoise\u003c\/strong\u003e pendant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003efaceted \u003cstrong\u003eperidot\u003c\/strong\u003e briolettes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003enatural \u003cstrong\u003eperidot, African silver, and turquoise\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eon \u003cstrong\u003eoxidized silver\u003c\/strong\u003e woven chain from Greece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003esterling silver\u003c\/strong\u003e clasp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eone of a kind piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #404040;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003efeel beautiful!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e","brand":"Sophia Forero Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32732540076112,"sku":"BrtAug16","price":740.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/8809\/products\/17n2_9f202ae4-93aa-48ba-91d5-ba8a98035a31.jpg?v=1596251643"},{"product_id":"her-gratitude-shines-hammered-silver-and-kyanite-necklace-wanderlust-paris","title":"Her Gratitude Shines: hammered silver and kyanite necklace (Wanderlust Paris)","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwirls of abundance are stamped into this hand hammered silver. Created by a 100 year old stamp Mauricio and I bought just off the Seine in Paris JUST the day before Notre Dame fell to fire... the picture we took was taken the day afterwards. WHAT a memory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe were so grateful to see that beautiful building, to light a candle of thanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehand stamped silver \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ekyanite\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e hand knotted on silk\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003esterling silver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e hammered chain\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elightweight, extremely wearable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eexcellent for layering with \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #00aaff;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003efeel beautiful.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e","brand":"Sophia Forero Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39277794984133,"sku":"Cup8n","price":590.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/8809\/products\/necklace6.jpg?v=1614559197"},{"product_id":"she-spoke-rays-of-sunshine-silver-sapphire-tourmaline-earrings","title":"She Spoke in Rays of Sunshine: silver, sapphire, tourmaline earrings","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Island of Milos was magical. Whether a magnificent beach or the SPECTACULAR bougainvillea, I wanted to create in the colors I witnessed. The pictures you see here are on a walk we made several times to the town of Plaka, these earrings emulate the colors of the bougainvillea along the path.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePS: can you EVEN with that beautiful butterfly in the video?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003edetails\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epink tourmaline, faceted yellow sapphire, carnelian\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehandmade silver detail from Ioanina, Greece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epresiolite \u003c\/strong\u003eand\u003cstrong\u003e vintage Swarovski crystal\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esterling silver earwires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ecreated to emulate the colors of bougainvillea on Milos, Greece\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eone of a kind piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethank you for shopping small\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"color: #073763;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003efeel beautiful!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e","brand":"Sophia Forero Designs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43481735463147,"sku":"","price":840.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/8809\/products\/DSC09725.jpg?v=1666128932"},{"product_id":"empress-bracelet-sterling-turquoise-or-garnet","title":"Empress bracelet: sterling, turquoise or garnet","description":"\u003cp\u003eThessaloniki, the birthplace of my father. 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