Primordial Vessel I. 14k yellow gold, ruby, emerald, diamond. Hand fabricated. 2025. Image: © Ferrari Sheppard Studio. All rights reserved
About This Collection
Mission Statement: The Spirit in Gold
In my hands, the act of making jewelry is more than a craft—it is a return to the roots of what gold has always symbolized for my family and my ancestors. Born from a lineage where to possess even a single piece of gold was to hold a symbol of dignity and aspiration, I shape each piece as a tribute to that legacy.
Gold is a metal that never loses its essence; it resists time, fire, and decay. In this way, it mirrors the resilience of my people, who have endured struggle yet remained unbroken. When I fabricate, alloy, hammer, and set, I am not only creating adornments but also summoning artifacts of survival and transformation.
Each necklace, pendant, or vessel is made entirely by my hand. There is no separation between the idea and the making—concept and labor are one. In this, I stand in continuity with ancient goldsmiths, who knew that the weight of gold could embody both spirit and permanence.
My work in gold is not fashion, nor accessory. It is memory forged into form, resilience cast into matter, and aspiration made tangible. These are not objects of decoration but artifacts of freedom, carrying the same fire that sustained those before me and will endure long after.
— Ferrari Sheppard
