"I never have a set design when creating a new piece; I tap the ideas that I store deep in my head and follow the format of the stone."

"I began traveling through Brazil at the end of the 70s, making wire jewelry. I was living in Arraial do Cabo, a tourist town on the coast of Rio de Janeiro, when a German friend of mine brought me some alpaca pieces. We formed a partnership and produced pieces from alpaca, later deciding to move on to silver.

"Visitors from other countries usually take great interest in my style and designs, which I produce cut Brazilian stones. My inspiration to create new pieces comes mainly from the streets, where ...

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