The intent was to create a collection that would link jewellery, architecture and Portuguese cultural heritage. Several pieces of jewellery were created based on architectural elements from an historic-portuguese church. The main challenge in creating this collection was being able to transfer the design geometry to an integrated algorithm in a 3D modeling program. This tool allowed to adapt the design to different forms of jewellery, whether they were rings, earrings, rings or pendants. All pieces are manufactured with 19.2 kt pink gold and come in different gemstones combinations.

Diana Vieira da Silva is an architect, based in Porto whose practice includes architecture, interior design and jewellery. She established her own studio in 2012. Belonging to the 3rd generation of a family jewellers, she naturally designed her first jewellery collection, keeping her collaboration with Monseo brand over the years. She designed several collections such as the Portuguese Story, Secret Garden and Exotica as well as unique and bespoke pieces. She is currently exploring ways of merging new technologies with the best of craftsmanship and Portuguese tradition.

Monseo is a fine jewelry brand from a jeweler’s family company founded in 1972 in Porto, Portugal. Monseo’s jewels are designed and created by a team of expert designers and technicians, standing out by their bespoke and handmade processes, which makes them nothing less but unique. This art of making jewellery is the result of hard work and long years of experience. The result is a place where art and technology come together perfectly.