Born 21 April 1967
Quito - Ecuador
I have always been inclined to arts. I was involved with ceramics before going to study metals.

In 1990 I got awarded a national scholarship given by the government of Ecuador to study the old 'oficio' of silversmithing for 4 years, at the Taller -Escuela 'Bernardo de Legarda' in Quito –Ecuador. We had to learn by assisting the 'maestro' in a very traditional way, like the old 'Escuela Espanola', where everything was made from scratch including the tools. After 4 years I got awarded a one year scholarship by the Italian government to study 'jewelry design' at the 'Scuola di Disegno Gio Carbone' in Florence-Italy.

I have been a jewelry designer for over 10 years. I hold a Bachelors degree in arts and metalsmithing as well as a certified jeweler/designer. Recieved 3 diplomas from The Gemological Institute of America (Diamonds, Diamond Grading, and Appraisals)