About the designer

MAYERLIN CARIDAD is the designer and maker of all things Atelier Argentea.  

The Atelier was born out of a fascination and curiosity for  jewelry and handicrafts.

At an early age I used to watch my father cut and shape amber and turn it in into pieces of jewelry using gold-filled wire. That sparked my interest. And then my world view was also influenced in a deep more meaningful way by living in Guatemala, South Africa, Mexico and Malawi and watching people incorporate handmade artisan goods into their daily lives.

I love and value learning, traveling, and making crafts using my hands. It is a form of therapy.