Project Description

Jewelry Artist

Imara Ruffo di Calabria

By Paris Bermudes

Jewelry Artist

Imara Ruffo di Calabria

by Paris Bermudes

Imara Ruffo di Calabria is an accomplished jewelry designer, with a passion for pearls. She expertly combines Chinese pearls with precious stones, metals, leather, and parapex to create artistic and fashionable pieces. Imara works with other artisans who specialize in their own material like metals. Imara will envision the design and concept for the jewelry piece, then commission other artisans to make by hand the other element details. Once she has all the desired pieces, she thoughtfully crafts a unique piece.

While Imara crafts each piece of jewelry with care, she wants those who wear her jewelry to be care-free; to wear beautiful jewelry without constantly worrying about losing it. Imara strives to put her jewelry at a reasonable price point. So, if you forget your amazing Imara necklace at a hotel, you can still enjoy your holiday.

Work

Paris Bermudes is from the charming island of Martha’s Vineyard. After graduating from Furman University, she moved to Rome in 2018 to travel and teach English before discovering JCU and pursuing her passion for Art History.

Stylist: Paris Bermudes

Photographer: JCU Photography Department