Houston jewelry artist Geophilia Studio

We are star-stuff: The Lucida Collection

Jewelry with a Point of View Reading We are star-stuff: The Lucida Collection 2 minutes

The word Lucida comes from Latin, meaning brightness, radiance, and clarity. In astronomy, a Lucida is the brightest star in a constellation.

The Lucida Collection is inspired by that brilliance. It’s a celebration of light, energy, and the feeling of being fully alive—of knowing that you are part of something vast and extraordinary.

Carl Sagan once said, “We are star-stuff,” reminding us that we’re made of the same elements as ancient stars and distant galaxies. That poetic truth—that the particles in your body were born in the heart of stars—connects us to the universe in the most profound way.

Lucida is designed to help you remember that connection—to the cosmos, to this planet, and to each other. You, me, the Pleiades, the Milky Way—we are all made of the same radiant matter.

Handcrafted

Each piece in the Lucida Collection is handcrafted, one at a time, by me—the artist—using recycled sterling silver and semi-precious gemstones. These designs are made to last for generations, carrying forward a sense of beauty, strength, and connection.

The collection began with the texture left by a hammer striking silver. That simple mark sparked the idea of something bigger—something bright, cosmic, and full of energy. Every single piece is created by hand, which means you’ll always be getting something completely unique and one-of-a-kind. Each piece is signed and hallmarked for quality, a lasting reminder of the care and attention that went into making it.

Because they’re hand-forged, you might notice subtle tool marks in the silver. I embrace these details because they tell the story of the process—they’re proof that your piece wasn’t made by a machine, but by a real person who shaped it just for you. While I always strive for perfection, those marks are a reminder of the human touch behind your piece. How wondrous is that?!

This new collection arrives September 1st.

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