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Adriana de Gadea

Adriana de Gadea

Adriana de Gadea

Adriana de Gadea

Handcrafted jewelry in The Andes

"I want you to feel happy and enjoy my jewelry as much as I do."

"I'm Adriana Rosa de Gadea, born in Italy in 1945. I've lived in Peru since 1962 when my father's work brought him to Trujillo. I went to school there, graduating from college with a degree in economic sciences. For the next 13 years, I worked in a bank. By then, I was married with two daughters and we moved to Lima when my husband was transferred there.

"I worked another ten years in a bank in the capital. I resigned to take some time out with my family and especially to dedicate some time to the girls. I began to look for something I could do that would let me manage my own time and had the wonderful opportunity to study jewelry design for a year. After I finished the course, I began crafting jewelry as a hobby. But it snowballed and today I dedicate all my time to this craft.

"I work from home, and even weekends and holidays find me at work. My clients have become my friends and there is no request I won't answer. They tell me, 'Adriana, I need something urgently. It's someone's birthday and you're the only one who can help me.' Of course I don't turn them down. I love to help and it's a part of my being.

"Jewelry design is my principal activity. It's an enormous satisfaction when someone asks me to make a piece and I can see the happiness on her face. This fills me with pride and makes me look for better designs and craft better pieces day after day. To see people contented with my jewelry… my designs are an expression of art and I need to feel inspired the entire time so that each one comes out the way I want it to.

"The forms and colors of a piece inspire me as I work. I really don't try to transmit a special message, just the quality of my jewelry. This is something I've always paid special attention to – that no one comes knocking on my door to tell me a piece is badly crafted. This is the secret of my jewelry.

"I want to tell you that you'll be pleased with the quality and finishing of my designs, and won't find anything like them. I want you to feel happy and enjoy my jewelry as much as I do."

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Denisa

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02/25/2021

"Name says it all."

Awesome love it!!!!!

Purchased Item:

Angel Guardian, Collectible Protection Sterling Silver Rosary Charm Bracelet

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This was a gift for: Myself
Occasion: birthday

George

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02/16/2021

"Fantastic Valentines Day gift!"

Striking, elegant anklet with starfish charm suitable for all warm-weather occasions. Adjustable extender chain is a plus. Very happy with this purchase!

Best Uses

Beach, pool, picnic, evening out

Purchased Item:

Moonlit Starfish, 18k Gold Plated Sterling Silver Starfish Anklet from Peru

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Margaret

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01/31/2021

"Lovely Flowers"

These earrings are perfect! I love the small size and the delicacy of the metal work. They look so nice on my ears. I already know that these earrings will be one of my favorites and I will wear them often.

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Silver

Purchased Item:

Beautiful Margarita, Margarita Flower Sterling Silver Stud Earrings from Peru

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Julia

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01/26/2021

"Beautiful Silver Ring Set"

Both rings are solidly made sterling silver. Both the Chrysocolla and Sodalite are true to colors depicted and are very handsome worn separately or together! I was pleased with the craftsmanship and quality of the rings.

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Dual Enchantment, Chrysocolla and Sodalite Band Rings from Peru

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DancingBear

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01/24/2021

"I love this!"

This necklace is so delicate and pretty! I only wish that there was a option of different lengths. I had to spend $35 just to have a Jeweler add four more inches of sterling silver links to the chain.

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Birds

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Purchased Item:

Three Doves, Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace with 3 Birds from Peru

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Joanna

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01/19/2021

"Elegant accessory, timeless and unique!"

This standard of craftmanship on this piece is absolutely breath-taking!!!

Best Uses

Tasteful accessory and exquisite work

Purchased Item:

Minimalist Flair, High-Polish Sterling Silver Link Bracelet from Peru

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