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Sacred Geometry: the Spiritually infused pieces of Mara Scalise

“To me, jewelry can be seen as an armor, something we put on to protect us and increase our confidence."

Our LA neighbor, handcrafting with upcycled metals and Reiki infusion.

Just like Jenny Graham, Mara Scalise grew up in a family infused with style. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Mara honed her eye from a young age based on her mother’s eclectic style. She’s a natural fit for our styling with a look that pairs well with everything from jeans and a tee-shirt to red carpet looks.

“To me, jewelry can be seen as an armor, something we put on to protect us and increase our confidence. “To me, jewelry can be seen as an armor, something we put on to protect us and increase our confidence.
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After working in the fashion industry in Argentina, Mara brought her knowledge to New York City, where she first embarked on a spiritual journey and became a Reiki master. It became clear at this point that her two passions were creativity and spirituality and she saw no reason to separate the two. By 2008, Mara was also fascinated by alchemy and the healing powers of metal, and she began a collection infused with Reiki energy for the purpose of protection and personal empowerment.

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Now based in Los Angeles, Mara’s design philosophy is simple — create pieces she’d love to wear. With organic natural forms, her designs merge the aesthetic of punk rock with timeless, classical style. Uncommon in the jewelry industry, Mara’s hands are actually on every piece that is produced, cutting each piece and refining until the pieces harmonize with her vision. Each piece reveals a look that is made by hand, not machine.Mara’s signature style has developed a devoted base of followers with celebrities like Gigi & Bella Hadid, Rihanna, Mila Kunis and Kristen Wiig.

Just like at Velvet, all pieces are made in LA working with ethical and sustainable small businesses. You can feel the quality and good energy in every piece. Keep an eye for Mara’s pieces paired with Velvet as we continue to follow her work.

“I am very particular about the details and the finishes, and all pieces have to make sense visually for me when they are on the body. My pieces are complete when they click visually to my eyes.”

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DOT CHAIN CHOKER by MARA CARRIZO SCALISE

dot chain choker by mara carrizo scalise

$155.00
$155.00
A woman wearing the Velvet by Graham & Spencer LILITH Tee and green cargo pants leans against a white surface, with decorative bird sculptures in the background.

lilith tee

$83.00
$83.00
Woman standing in a white studio wearing black Velvet by Graham & Spencer ISABEL LINEN JUMPERS with patch pockets and a white shirt, paired with brown sandals, hands in pockets, looking at the camera.

isabel linen jumper

$260.00
$260.00
A white, wide-brimmed TRAVELER CONTINENTAL HAT by Velvet by Graham & Spencer with a beige band around the base of the crown, placed on a light grey surface.

traveler continental hat

$151.00
$151.00

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