Keep[sake] The Change

It is not uncommon to hear someone say that one of the most unique mementos from any travel experience is something as basic as a coin. No sooner do these small metal pieces leave their country of origin, they become relics of experience, transforming from their intended value to sentimental value. Designer Ana-Katarina knows this first-hand.

When she received a Byzantine coin as a gift earlier this year, it already had tremendous sentimental meaning; representing the history and culture of a region dear to her, along with a special relationship with the man who gifted the coin to her. Rather than tucking it away somewhere, Ana-Katarina enveloped the ancient coin in 18k rose gold and created a beautiful pendant, a truly priceless possession that has become a statement piece unto itself for Ana-Katarina.

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Creating a talisman for the woman juggling it all (Part 4)

Comprised of amethyst and ruby stones, two colored rose cut diamonds and a circle of cabachon moonstone and cognac diamond stones, this symbolic custom piece reflects the very nature of the client's life, artfully displayed on this talisman. The use of moonstone in this piece provides the illusion of an inner glow called Adularesence, where the stone appears to give off the radiance of the moon reflecting on water.

This piece can be personalized with stones to represent and enhance any woman's lifestyle and personality.

A wedding day gift finalized

As earlier reported, a Saudi businessman who has been a long-time client of AnaKatarina Eco Gioielli came to Ana-Katarina with a request. He wished to present his bride-to-be with a magnificent wedding day gift she could wear on their big day. The desire was to create an enchanting piece that symbolized the powerful meaning and beautiful harmony of the couple's union. Now complete , this 84 ct. diamond necklace set in white gold does just that.