Wonder, Love, Beauty & Kindness

I’m reading The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho again. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve read it, but each time feels like the first. That’s the magic of truly great books—they reveal something new with every reading. It’s not because the book changes, but because we do.

Rereading a beloved book is like holding up a mirror to yourself. The surprises it holds tell me about the lessons I’ve learned, what matters most to me now, and what no longer does. This kind of self-reflection fascinates me.

I’ve always loved forewords and prologues. To me, they’re like private conversations with the author before the journey begins. I enjoy learning about why an author chooses their subject and what ignites their passion as much as I enjoy the story itself.

In the foreword to The Alchemist, Coelho shares his struggles to find a publisher and his unwavering faith in his book when no one else believed in it. This deeply resonates with me. He writes, “It was me in there, all of me, my heart and soul.” He also writes, “When you want something, the whole world conspires to help you.” These words echo sentiments I’ve expressed so often in my own life and work.

I truly feel that what I create is all of me—an outpouring of my soul. I believe this company, this dream, came to life through a bit of magic, with the world conspiring to make it happen. Coelho describes how his heart and soul are embedded in his book, making his story part of the hearts and souls of those who read it. That resonates deeply with me, too.

I feel my heart and soul in every piece I design, and I see the hearts and souls of my jewelers in each creation. That’s the secret sauce behind what makes my pieces so magical. I believe they resonate with a special kind of client—someone who also feels that when they wear these pieces, their own heart and soul become part of them.

Not all jewelry is like this, nor are all things. But I do believe some objects transcend their physical form and become symbols of something far greater. To me, my pieces represent the best and most beautiful parts of me. Even on my hardest days, they remind me of the wonder, love, beauty, and kindness in the world—and within myself. My hope is that when you wear them, they remind you of these truths as well.

xx
Christina