Ana Katarina Storge Family Love Token

This Piece:

Whether friends, lovers, or family, the ‘Storge’ charm necklace reminds us of the warming energy of affection that exists between people. The blue agate cameo is hand made by a master carver bringing out the heart of love suspended between two hands. This work of art is set in a bezel of 18k yellow gold. The mantra "In Loves Shelter I Unfurl Towards the Sun" is adjourned on the back as an expression of the relationships which bring out the best within us. The 18” baby rectangle chain is handmade in 18k yellow gold.

Details:

Hand Carved Blue Agate Cameo & 18k Yellow Gold. This piece was created using reclaimed, recycled, and fair-trade precious gems and metals in our NYC atelier.

Collection:

AnaKatarina's Love Tokens are inspired by both erotic Roman spintriae tokens and the Seven types of love extolled by the ancient Greeks. Her belief is that to love and to be loved is our greatest superpower. Memories and reminders of these connections are engraved by hand into talismanic cameos. Each Love Token is ajured with a mantra written by AnaKatarina.

Designers Note: 

The carved tree of 'Storge' in its intricate, expansive branch and root design represents the love, support, and interconnectedness between each of us and our families, wether natural or chosen. The mantra "In Love’s Shelter I Unfurl Towards the Sun" reminds us that these relationships s are the foundation of our best lives and qualities.

Please allow up to 3 weeks for delivery.

• DESIGNER: Ana Katarina
• METAL: 18k Gold 
• GEMSTONE : Blue Agate
  
• MARKED/TESTED: 18k
• CONDITION: New

In her eponymous fine jewelry line, Ana-Katarina’s worlds collide with astounding beauty.

Throughout her extensive humanitarian travel and profound experiences as a war correspondent, Ana-Katarina Vinkler-Petrovic has been driven by her passion for social justice and inspired by the staggering beauty of the exotic and the everyday.   “I keep a visual lexicon in my consciousness created from my background, history, travels, passions and experiences. When I design, this internal library opens to bring forth the inspirations for my jewelry.” 

The daughter of a world-renowned architect and an awarded painter, her transition into jewelry design began organically with private clients who recognized Ana-Katarina’s intuitive eye. She has since been sought out for commissions across the globe, among them for royal families of the Middle East. She collaborates with respected artisans- including a former Harry Winston master jeweler- to sculpt her pieces. For the wearer, these striking, sensual accessories transcend the category of fine jewelry; they become stunning personal signatures, future heirlooms and treasured talismans worn at every occasion. 

Motivated by the tragedies she has witnessed and the legacy she is leaving behind for her 3 daughters, Ana-Katarina is committed to sourcing reclaimed, recycled, fair-trade, and precious materials. A member of Ethical Metalsmiths and AGTA (American Gem Trade Association), she passionately supports ethical and sustainable practices in the making of her collections so that each piece is not only treasure, but a powerful statement for social consciousness. 

Ana-Katarina’s jewelry is proudly crafted in the United States and has been sold throughout the U.S., Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East. It has been featured in private exhibitions worldwide and highlighted in national and international press.