Artist

As a child growing up in Genova, Italy, Laura Serrafero loved to draw and dance. She announced to her parents at the age of seven that she was going to be an artist, and has been designing her unique jewelry for almost 20 years.

Based in Toronto, Laura shares a work space and shop with her husband to showcase imported African art as well as Laura's designs. "We were not sure at first how it would be working together... But realized that we really enjoy it!" Laura says. In her time outside of the studio and shop, Laura enjoys the outdoors with her husband and daughter. She also loves Toronto's cultural offerings and can often be found visiting art galleries, museums, or the theater.

About

The word ‘diamond’ comes from the ancient Greek adamas meaning invincible and unconquerable. Since the first diamonds were discovered in India during the 9th century BC, the precious stone’s strength has been legendary. Diamond is indeed the hardest natural mineral in the world. Greek and Roman soldiers would wear diamonds into battle, believing they would be infused with the gem’s qualities of invincibility. Diamonds are April’s birthstone, and are given on 30th or 60th anniversaries.

Though we now know that diamonds are made up of pure carbon – the same stuff that makes the graphite in your pencil and the charcoal you might use to light a fire – diamonds have inspired many different origin stories throughout history.

The Greeks believed diamonds were teardrops from the gods. Hindus thought diamonds crystallized in lightening bolts. The Romans came a little closer to the truth with their belief that diamonds were shards of starlight fallen to earth. Some diamonds may have formed on asteroids in the interstellar environment, making their way to earth upon impact some millions of years ago.

Details

• handmade in Toronto with satin-finish 14k gold and 2mm conflict-free diamond
• diamond is set in an 8mm diameter disc
• 3mm band
• TLC for your diamond and gold jewelry