Maria Frering

The craft behind each piece

Each setting is pierced with holes that the brand plans down to the millimetre, letting the thread pass through neatly. Embroidery started as the designer's own handiwork. Today the stitching is shared between two social businesses and a number of freelance artisans. A new collection takes roughly a year from concept to launch. COOPA-ROCA, a social enterprise in Rio, stitched pieces for the label until September 2023 and dates its launch to February 2019. MFC Joias Eireli, a company in Leblon, operates the store.

What's in the collection

Rings run from pinky and signet styles to domed statement designs. Earrings include sculptural hoops, tiered modular drops and drops set with several coloured stones. There are necklaces, gold-plated chains and bracelets too. The Letter Pendant, personalised with an embroidered initial, is the piece the store calls its signature. The Semente collection uses stones such as amazonite, jasper and amethyst.

Delivery, returns and gifting

UK delivery costs nothing, and a UK order leaves within two working days of purchase. DHL Express handles international parcels. EU orders are sent with duties and taxes settled at checkout, while buyers in other countries may face customs charges on arrival.

To return or exchange, email [email protected] within 30 calendar days of the order arriving, and a return label is arranged. Pieces need to come back unworn and in perfect condition, in their original packaging, together with the certificate of authenticity. Shoppers can take a refund to the card, choose store credit, or put the value towards a more expensive piece. International duties and taxes are not refunded. Each parcel comes in the brand's own packaging, and a handwritten message for the recipient can be added when checking out.