The area of expertise? Granite countertops, stone accents, and floor and wall tiles — all hardware found in Lamarca’s jewelry. Because of her exposure to these crafts in the custom home design sphere, she was able to source stones, gold, leather, and tiles from around the globe for her growing accessories line.
“I source my materials from all over the world,” said Lamarca. “The ceramics and some of the clothing come from Sicily, while the straw bags are made in Morocco and most of the beads come from India.”
Flash forward to 2024: tilework, ceramics, and stone masonry are synonymous with Italian craftsmanship — and cultivate Lamarca’s Sicilian heritage in every bracelet, earring, ring, and necklace at Oriana Lamarca Designs. Le Ceramiche, Passione al Limone, and Sicilia D’Oro are some of the infinite collections where delicate ceramic beads, bursts of color as vibrant as Taormina’s coast, and hand-pained tiles pay homage to the unparalleled artistry found in the ceramica shops of Burgio, Sicily, where Lamarca’s ceramic beads are made. Unapologetically worldly, Lamarca’s inspiration stems from her many homes away from home.
Enter, Florida.
The Miami Chic collection flies the Old Country to this other peninsula’s turquoise shores. Bracelets such as the sunset-red Fire Jade with Hammered Gold Accent and Green Turquoise with Orange Tassel, blends the Caribbean elegance and contemporary edge that thrives in Miami. Like Oriana Lamarca Designs itself, the collection is not exclusive to arm candy. A signature element is the Lilliana Meet Me in Miami Leather Handle Reed Bag, a handmade-in-Morocco tote woven with fine reed, lime green embroidery, and mahogany leather handles. Alongside the Gold-Plated Aqua Glass Crystal Point Pendant, the Fire Jade with Pavé Aqua Crystal Point Pendant is a head-turning flare for any “armparty.”
Whether you’re out on Ocean Drive or styling your look for a sandy day at South Beach, Miami Chic compliments any outfit, occasion, or style aesthetic.
“Oriana Lamarca Designs tells a story through my creations,” added Lamarca. “I wear my heart on my sleeve, literally, because my ‘armparty’ of the day will tell a story about what represents me at the time. This is why I created my brand: for the woman who craves style, functionality, quality, and affordability while representing their aesthetic in the many colors, beads, and shapes we offer to help define it.”
Miami Chic, like every collection at Oriana Lamarca Designs, is strung with hand-painted stones. All-natural and selectively-sourced, each stone varies and guarantees a one-of-a-kind silhouette in every purchase, making your jewelry staples with Oriana Lamarca ever-evolving, never-repeated, and sempre bellissima.
Miami Chic can be shopped online at orianalamarcadesigns.com or in specialty boutiques up and down the East Coast.
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