"Bricks and Silver"

Natalie Frigo

"I create unique, heirloom jewelry that celebrates the extraordinary beauty in everyone."

Natalie Frigo's inspiration ranges from early metallurgy and textile design to recent architectural developments, culminating in a collection that is contemporary and timeless. Frigo is moved by the presence of the crafts-person's hand in ancient jewelry and objects and incorporates that aesthetic into her own work.

Frigo approaches all of her pieces as little sculptures, carving each design by hand in wax. Using the lost wax method, her work is then cast in 100 percent recycled metals and married with personally-selected, conflict-free gemstones. The artist is passionate about promoting ethical jewelry design on a local and global scale. All of her jewelry is made entirely in New York City.

Natalie Frigo received her MFA from the School of the Art Institute in Fiber and Material Studies, where she was awarded a graduation merit fellowship. She has taken a class in wax carving and metalworking, but is primarily a self taught jewelry designer.