American Jeweler Stephanie Occhipinti

American jewelry designer Stephanie Occhipinti designed this gorgeous aquamarine and diamond pendant.  Photo ©2019 EraGem Jewelry.   Stephanie Occhipinti draws upon the movement and balance expressed in nature to create harmonious jewelry designs. Designed and crafted in America, every Occhipinti jewel embodies elegance and grace. With a unique flair and a commitment to excellence, Stephanie creates sculpted works of impressionistic art in sterling silver and vermeil gold.  

Grandma Ray's Jewelry Box

Stephanie recalls her captivation with Grandma Ray's jewelry box as early as age 5. Of course, on every visit to her grandma's house, she ran straight for the treasure box filled with beautiful jewels. Ten years later, at the age of 15, Stephanie decided to pursue jewelry design as a vocation. To that end, she graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City with a degree in Jewelry Design. For the past 30 years, Stephanie Occhipinti has graced the American jewelry scene with her award-winning designs.  

Socially Responsible Designs

Throughout her career, Stephanie has committed to designing and manufacturing socially responsible jewelry. Hence, she crafts every jewel in sustainable, high-quality nickel-free sterling silver or gold vermeil. She ethically sources beautiful precious and semi-precious gemstones for every one of her designs. Furthermore, she follows the highest standards in socially conscious production. Every Occhipinti jewel is produced in New York City using genuine gemstones. Finally, she uses genuine leather cords free from dyes and harsh chemicals. For all of these reasons, Occhipinti jewels meet my criteria for collecting.  

Timeless and Unique

Of course, these reasons represent only a portion of their appeal. Probably the most compelling reason to add an Occhipinti jewel to your collection is that each one is infused with a timeless grace and a unique flair. As a result, every single jewel encapsulates a spirit of individuality and uplifts the soul of the one who wears it. Stephanie's designs begin as colored pencil drawings and watercolor paintings. She then transposes the two-dimensional designs into tiny works of art in metal and gemstones. Drawing upon a fascination with movement, nature, and fine art, Stephanie creates exquisite and unique jewels which captivates the heart and soul.  

Sculptural Elegance

Through her fluid, sculptural designs, Stephanie expresses her own inner femininity and vision. Using unique metals, together with a stunning color palette of gemstones, she infuses every piece with rich color, texture, and elegance. Perhaps you're dressing for a casual day on the town, followed by a formal night at the opera. In that case, accentuate both outfits with the same splash of timeless grace and sophisticated individuality. Choose a Stephanie Occhipinti jewel. Give us a call at (800) 417-1925 to view our beautiful selection! ~Angela Magnotti Andrews