‘The choice of materials is a fundamental part of the story of a collection and has the ability to bring something personal to each piece,’ says jewellery designer Fernando Jorge, who has worked with Brazilian Red Louro wood and brown diamonds for his new jewellery collection, Deep Stream. ‘I have always been drawn to natural materials and have been looking for the right opportunity to introduce wood. Red Louro wood specifically is not only aesthetically compelling but also meaningful as it is native from the Amazon and sourced by local communities. We have worked in collaboration with Idesam, an NGO since 2020 and continue to support it. This full circle story helps me to connect to my Brazilian heritage.’
