Alberto Parada, an award-winning jewelry designer based in Washington DC, draws inspiration from the simple, natural beauty of his native South America as well as the influences of luxe Italian designs. Parada also happens to be a leader in sustainable fine jewelry- and a major player in the eco-luxury market- where his bold, sculptural pieces reflect a delicate composition of architectural form, space and color. Having launched in 2007, his baubles are now carried in over 30 stores nationwide and are a favorite of DC political and social insiders, as well as Hollywood starlets- not to mention the ladies of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills- where his latest Red Carpet Collection can be found adorning high-profile celebrities.
Committed to creating fine jewelry using only reclaimed gold and ethically sourced gems, Parada’s responsible approach to design include statement pieces such as necklaces and cocktail rings made with his signature 18K rose gold and accented with conflict-free black diamonds, as well as South American colored fair-trade gems. Extraordinary craftsmanship is evident in every ornament- which blends traditional styles with clean and modern lines- as this self-taught, emerging designer has been able to produce knockout jewelry and maintain a clear conscience while doing it. Clearly on the verge of becoming a household name, there is one house he would like to make a call to…and that would be the White House, where he envisions the First Lady wearing his jewelry, flawlessly. www.albertoparada.com
