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beauty from a different perspective
Captivating and reflective, what begins as abstraction reveals a quiet tribute to the sea’s most graceful wanderer.
Introducing shapeshifting Illusion & shimmering diamond Lumen earrings, a play on movement and perspective captured in luminous form. Explore the new collection and find the perfect style to mirror your own.
All earrings available in sterling silver, gold vermeil and 14k & 18k gold.
SHOP ILLUSION & LUMEN EARRINGSbeauty from a different perspective
Captivating and reflective, what begins as abstraction reveals a quiet tribute to the sea’s most graceful wanderer.
Introducing shapeshifting Illusion & shimmering diamond Lumen earrings, a play on movement and perspective captured in luminous form. Explore the new collection and find the perfect style to mirror your own.
All earrings available in sterling silver, gold vermeil and 14k & 18k gold.
SHOP ILLUSION & LUMEN EARRINGS
It’s only natural Vargas Goteo jewelry catches your eye, and makes your heart beat a little faster. Familiar forms in nature blend into sculptural jewelry, awakening the connection and fascination similar to our first moments discovering wonders of the world around us.
Unhindered by trends and designed with incomparable comfort in fit and feel, Vargas Goteo goes beyond materials and methods giving you true sustainability with timeless pieces to treasure for a lifetime.
“When we feel a pull towards leaving this place better than we found it, there can be an overwhelming feeling that there’s only so much we can do. The first step is to do what you can with what you have. It’s in all of us to learn, to teach, to discover, to inspire, to respect, to love, and to protect.
At the heart of every design is a focus on connection to natural beauty and purpose through storytelling, creating a way we can all be a part of something bigger, a part of positive change."
-Alex Prijic Smith, Founder & Designer
Established in 2010 by designer Alex Prijic Smith, Vargas Goteo became one of the firsts in its field of jewelry design to initiate a new perspective on the value of at-risk species in the luxury goods market. Highlighting their unique features, iconic designs in sterling silver and gold celebrate these vulnerable species and habitats.
All pieces are made to order in-house in Montreal, where Alex works with a team of traditionally skilled craftspeople.
Multiple collections raise awareness and contribute to carefully selected ocean & wildlife organization campaigns.
In keeping with more sustainable practices, Vargas Goteo pieces are not just small batch production, but made-to-order locally in our Montreal low-emission workshop. Materials are ethically sourced, and production is done by a small team of traditionally skilled craftspeople, or what we call family.
Sterling silver: 92.5 percent silver, nickel-free alloy 14k gold: 58.5 percent gold, nickel-free alloys
18k gold: 75 percent gold, nickel-free alloys Vermeil: a 3-4 micron plating of gold on our sterling silver.
Lab-grown diamonds: lab-grown diamonds are chemically and structurally identical to natural diamonds, without the environmental & ethical detriment of mining.
