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Rosa Van Parys' story is quite unique.
The architect and interior designer
began creating her own jewelry for
herself that she often wore to meet
clients, and in turn, many of those
clients would offer to buy her pieces
for themselves, right then and there.
"My love for fine materials comes
from many years of designing high-
end interiors, therefore it was natural
for me to be drawn to, and want to
design fine jewelry for myself using
the finest gems and stones, and also
to be original," she says. But there
came a point in Rosa's life when an
organic transition happened, that her
personal jewelry designs became a
business after multiple commissions
for her designs. "It was at that point,
about two years ago, that I decided to
create a team to start this venture."
What separates Rosa from other
designers is what she accomplishes
with her jewelry: a clear point of view,
the use of colors, a new take on pearls,
and an interesting combination of
precious and semi-precious, timeless
gemstones.
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By BarBara PalumBo Jewelry & model PhotograPhy: roB Stark
Jolie Necklace
+ Montana Pendant
Construction
with Color
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Founder & Design Rosa Van Parys
How an architect-turned-jewelry designer
went from building walls to breaking barriers.
Photography
by
Leyna
Ambron