DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT
Zoë Chicco ENDLESSLY VERSATILE
Zoë Chicco’s gift lies in creating jewelry that feels personal and classic, yet endlessly versatile. Delicate and modern, sexy but elegant, her pieces are substantial enough to wear alone and delicate enough to layer by the handful. That instinct traces back to her childhood in Pennsylvania, where Chicco discovered a knack for jewelry design early on. She majored in metalsmithing at Skidmore College before a formative season at the Studio Arts Center International in Florence, Italy. Apprenticeships with established jewelers on both coasts followed, and in 2000 she set
off to design and produce her own line, drawing inspiration from art, fashion, and the friends who often became her muses. What began as a one-woman show has grown into a globally recognized name, though Chicco remains a trained goldsmith at heart. She creates the collection within her downtown Los Angeles studio, overseeing artisans who screen and hand-finish every piece. The result marries ethically sourced, recycled 14k gold with conflict- free diamonds and gemstones like opal and turquoise, timeless jewelry meant to be worn for a lifetime.
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