About nerea

Described as minimalist, whimsical and contemporary, I am a silversmith handcrafting jewellery from my workshop in suburban Melbourne.

Born, raised and living in on Bunurong Country in the City of Greater Dandenong my work is influenced by my diverse community and the balance I enjoy between green spaces (adoring my ‘pet’ galahs and ringtail possums) and urban comforts (not too far from the city).

I grew up in the 80s where my crafty mum filled our home with glue, wadding and endless meters of lace; dad being a mechanic had great tools to play with. Pieces I make today borrow from that childhood, whether by using vintage lace as a texture or customising tools for particular projects.

My pieces are crafted using traditional silversmithing techniques often featuring shapes and characters arising from doodles on the backs of envelopes. Being a fidgeter I also enjoy making jewellery that is kinetic or tactile.

I enjoy the manual process of making jewellery and want the wearer to know that each piece I make is personal to me. Because it’s such a hands-on process, I feel personally connected to and invested in everything I make.

My favourite tools are my antique rolling mill, second-hand  jewelers’ saw, torch from Argentina and decades old small, well worn, Spanish pliers inherited from my abuela.