Jewelry artist: Francisca Bastos
March 31, 2009 by Cyndi Lavin
Filed under Classes, Designing, Jewelry Design Careers, Other Bead & Jewelry Sites, Question of the Month, Wearable Art
Artist: Francisca Bastos
Website: Francisca Bastos Design
For almost 25 years, I have worked with stones in every shape and color, originating in different mines in Brazil and coming straight to my hands. As I receive them, they are transformed into jewelry, handmade with 18kt gold. Pearls, corals, mother of pearl, and amber, to name a few, are all organic in themselves. Pearls have their own light, which has fascinated humanity for thousands of years, amber carries energy within itself, corals bring the sea in their soul, as well as mother of pearl. The gold comes directly from the depths of earth or from rivers. Additionally, my inspiration comes from nature and all the natural wonders that Brazil offers, such as the mountains, leaves, flowers, birds, the sea, the rivers, etc…
To quote Marilyn Monroe : Simply elegant!
The pearl necklace 1 is a work of art, perfect beyond all words. (looks like it should be on a renaissance beauty.) . .Love the colors of the second piece – but the top design- clasp isn’t quite my tastes – too modern, though I love the cabochons, excellent work. I tend to like very traditional designs.
(conservative)
The gray pearls are lovely and the pendant … quite impressive. Is that diamond, darn.. humbling to see such lovely work!
I’m really loving this whole series that features the folks that work with natural materials, especially the pearls. I agree Kathleen, the pearls are just gorgeous