Meet the Artist

My name is Fernanda, and intuition is at the heart of everything I create. Each piece of jewelry is handmade with care and shaped by the values I carry within me. I began this journey as someone who felt like an outsider, guided by resilience and a deep belief that beauty and meaning can be found through creation. My work is both personal and universal, an offering of self-expression, craft, and connection.

My practice is guided by values that move beyond technique. Diversity shapes my vision and fuels a quiet desire to open space for others who have not always seen themselves reflected in this industry. Family grounds me in what matters most, a reminder that creation and care are deeply intertwined. Each piece carries a sense of trust, born from integrity, time, and attention to detail. Sustainability is a natural extension of that promise, through the use of 100% recycled gold, repurposed gemstones, and partnerships with local artisans whose hands hold their own stories. At the heart of it all is connection, a thread that weaves through every design and links us to something greater, something unseen yet deeply felt.

When you wear one of my pieces, you are choosing more than jewelry. You are choosing intention, community, and authenticity. You are supporting local craft, uplifting women and BIPOC creators, and joining in a shared story of love, resilience, and artistry. Inspired by the geometry of the Deco era and universal symbols found across cultures, each design balances form and freedom, created to be artistically symmetrical and beautifully human at its core.

Latina Owned and Operated

A Costa Rican native, Fernanda discovered her love of art at a very young age. Creativity became her way of finding belonging and expressing identity after moving to the United States. What began as a personal outlet grew into a lifelong pursuit of beauty, meaning, and connection. With the love and support of her husband Jeff and their son Hayden, Fernanda’s vision came to life through Universal Deco, her fine jewelry house and atelier in Denver.

Her work has been featured in Forbes, National Jeweler, and JCK Magazine, recognized for its distinctive voice and devotion to craft. Each piece reflects her roots, her artistry, and her belief that jewelry can carry both story and soul.

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