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About Nugaard Nugaard Designs is the passion of Erica and Alessandra. Friends first, business partners second, the Brazilian girls have been turning heads everywhere they go with their creative jewelry designs, innovative materials, and a dynamic entrepreneurial style. By combining their talent for creating gorgeous jewelry, working with colors and exquisite textures, a solid business background and a lifelong passion for fashion they have created the coolest jewelry around. Most of all, the Nugaard girls bring to the fashion industry a breath of fresh air with a jewelry line that is stylish, fun, and original. About the Artist:
Erica Pacey has been creating jewelry since she was a young girl. Her passion began in her home country, Brazil, where she grew up surrounded by an amazing diversity of gems and natural elements that continue to inspire her designs until today. For the past 15 years, Erica has lived in the US. The experience of life in such multi-cultural regions played a key role in the evolution of her creations.
"I get inspiration from a variety of things… from a leaf on a tree, a Moroccan lamp, an African amulet, or just the colors from different gems."
With a diverse background, and unique sense of style, Erica's Nugaard Designs pieces have been enchanting women from all backgrounds and nationalities.
"I love to create jewelry that is flattering to women, that makes them feel special, and that really stands out. I am fascinated by the diversity of colors in gems and stones, and with the texture and shape of the materials that I can use to create jewelry." Erica has been studying design, drawing, art and jewelry for over 10 years, with degrees from the First Institute of Gemology and Jewelry School of Florida, special design and jewelry courses from Florida Atlantic University, and stringing and beading courses in Brazil. Her technical expertise enhanced her natural talent, giving Erica a creative edge with a unique sense of color and style.
"I think that a distinctive piece of jewelry can give any women a whole new energy. It is about personal style, confidence, individuality...". Each piece designed by Erica is handcrafted to reflect a harmonious blend of past and present, primitive and cosmopolitan, diversity and elegance. The stones that have energy properties are treated with sun exposure and rainwater to bring out the whole power of the gems to the jewelry.
"The mystical power of stones is fascinating. The energy they bring can really make a difference, so when I am using gems to create my pieces, I want that energy to come alive."
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