Why Gold Jewelry Captivates Us— The Allure of Timeless Jewelry Elegance at Luna Felix Goldsmith

Gold is attractive. It shines, it is precious, but most of all it is lasting. It tarnishes unlike any other metal. It keeps shining for ever and ever. That’s why it is the symbol par excellence of ideals such as love, fidelity and eternity.

When you put on a piece of gold jewelry, attached to your body, no matter who says what, suddenly you are joining that gold in all the things it meant through all the history of humankind.

But this quality of timelessness can also be seen in the finest gold jewelry. Take, for example, the work of the jewelry designer Luna Felix Goldsmith in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Luna uses 22-carat yellow gold, an alloy that highlights gold’s natural luster. And when this rich gold is melded with age-old processes of gold granulation, the effect is jewelry that is of-the-moment yet, at the same time, timeless – the kind of jewelry you want to be able to pass down through the generations.

Let’s dig deeper into what makes gold jewelry from Luna’s hand a joy to the eyes of a beholder respectful of art and tradition.

The Warm Glow That Flatters Everyone

Gold agrees with all complexions: it doesn’t matter what color you are; gold makes you glow. Which is why the Egyptians called it ‘the skin of the gods’. It is never fashionable because it is always flattering.

Other jewelers just count on the fact that gold looks good on any skin tone, accentuating your natural beauty, and bringing out light within you, just by the nature of the metal. But Luna Felix does more, handcrafting pieces that are perfectly suited to your beauty. From the ring that doesn’t flatten out your fingers, to the beautiful pendant that adds dimension instead of just looking like a marionette’s prop, all of her work is designed for gold’s characteristics to come through and complement your look.

And not only does gold reflect light, Luna’s thoughtful formulas guarantee that her glistening components make you reflect light, as well. Her jewels make you shine your best, and bring you the radiance from within.

The Symbolism of Gold in Love and Commitment

But its beauty is more than skin deep: gold is also the metal of the heart, and has come to symbolize eternal love.

It’s not hard to see why gold is chosen for wedding bands across the world. Its warm, golden gleam burns undimmed, and its unyielding strength represents a bond to last for eternity.

But at Luna Felix Goldsmith, the Romantic tradition enjoys yet another enduring life; the polished 22-karat bands and engagement rings sold by Luna pay homage to gold’s age-old connections to relationships and eternity.

With Luna Felix Goldsmith gold jewelry, therefore, when you gift it to a dear one, you promise him/her a vow – to allure each other in a golden bond forevermore. Let Luna’s pieces guide your passage of love – through gold and its magnificent meaning.

The Artistry of Granulation at Luna Felix Goldsmith

This granulation, fusing tiny golden beads to make complex patterns, has been an amazing technique since antiquity, but few jewelers today can create the work in this manner.

Her name is Luna Felix, and she is the last known living granulator. She does it because she wants to keep a long-forgotten goldsmithing technique alive. And it shows.

It’s hard not to be impressed by Luna’s delicate swirls and tiny spheres of granulated pieces, each handcrafted with masterful skill. It’s antique artisanship intermingled with modern minimalism.

With every grain of sand that she crafts into a masterpiece, Luna brings back to life an art form as old as humankind. Luna’s work doesn’t just decorate – it links you to the spirit of handicraft jewelry. Let Luna take you back to the dawn of time with every granulated grain in her hand.

The Versatility of Gold Jewelry

The reason gold endures is that it is supremely versatile. Its warm glow is complementary to every gem. Its timeless glow flatters every skin tone, works for daytime and night. It looks equally sophisticated set with gowns, but also with jeans.

Gold’s versatility is exploited by Luna Felix for her versatile collection of jewelry ranging from dainty hoops to rebellious ankle cuffs, ideal for all settings – from work to weekends and everywhere in between.

So stock up on gold when you’re curating your jewelry collection. Luna’s accessories will become the wardrobe staples you’ll treasure for years to come. Its chameleon-like nature will have you reaching for it every day.

The Investment Value of Gold

Gold, as well as gold jewelry, is never merely aesthetic: it’s an asset, which accumulates value over time, especially when the economy is unstable, a reasoning shared by gold collectors and investors alike. Luna’s gold is 22-karat yellow gold, one of the purest available. As such, her pieces are a dual investment (beauty appreciated in gold as an asset).

Buying her creations is also an investment – not just in gold and silver, but in the lasting value of these precious metals. Her jewelry is a solid investment for any portfolio.

And, whether it is a gift or a purchase for yourself, Luna’s gold gives you fiscal value as well as emotional meaning, so let her items cover you in steady, glittering stocks.

The Uniqueness of Handcrafted Jewelry

Luna handmakes each jewel, a rarity in today’s mass-production market. If everything has its story, everything certainly has its maker, and that rings truer at Luna’s Santa Fe studio where a history of every creation spreads around her.

You might as well pledge your dollars to Luna – and back into every item she makes. It is an investment in wearable art, laced with her spirit, in which the simplest design shows skill and small hanging pieces become minor masterworks of the silk embroiderer’s art. The breathtaking sprinkle of her granulated gold makes everything into a masterwork.

Want something original? Luna’s handcrafted jewelry adds personal value to your collection. You will find originality, creativity and passion on every piece she makes.

The Joy of Owning a Piece of History

Perhaps it is Luna’s jewelry that also speaks to the historian in all of us: there is something thrilling about accessorizing oneself in antiquity’s metals and techniques.

To own one of Luna’s pieces is to own a door to the past. In her use of the centuries-old goldsmithing technique of granulation, and in many other old traditions of metalworking, Luna remembers and retrieves expertise from long ago. By bringing it into dialogue with modern minimalist aesthetic, to wear a Regalia piece is to wear history every day.

Her pieces are the connective tissue between you and our past with the metal. History lives with you at your wrist or neckline every time you wear a Luna piece.

Final Thoughts

Luna Felix Goldsmith awakens the beauty, meaning and potential of gold, giving some of its highest qualities their aesthetic due.

If you are ready to love gold all over again, go to our Santa Fe jewelry store showroom.  Or visit our online gallery for a hint of how gold can turn your style story into a wonderful fairytale. However you enjoy it, the magic comes from Luna Felix Goldsmith.

Top Reasons Why People Love Gold Jewelry

People have been obsessed with gold forever. From ancient Egypt to today, gold has always captivated folks worldwide. Gold was first discovered and worked by the Varna Culture in the 5th millennium BC and granulation was first used by the ancient Etruscan culture.

A perfect example of the timelessness of gold jewelry is at Luna Felix Goldsmith. And the gold jewelry at Luna Felix Goldsmith in Santa Fe is to die for. Our Designer, Luna Felix, makes gorgeous gold rings, earrings, pendants, necklaces - you name it, using the ancient art of granulation.

In this post, let's determine why people love gold and why you need some gold jewelry from Luna Felix Goldsmith!

Why the Gold of Luna Felix Goldsmith?

There's something about the warm glow of gold that pulls you in. It's almost magical. The rich honey tone is so flattering. Gold makes your skin glow, and your eyes shine.

Luna Felix Goldsmith uses a special alloy of 22-karat gold, as required by the art of granulation.

Type of Gold Used to Make Jewelry 

Timeless Yellow Gold 

You really can't go wrong with yellow gold. It's like elegant, understated glam. Yellow gold works with any skin tone and any style. Dress it up or down.

Luna Felix makes bold 22-k yellow-gold statement rings, pendants, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings that exude luxury. 

If you're getting married, yellow gold engagement rings are a must. The warm yellow metal and sparkly diamonds complement each other perfectly. And Luna Felix can design these romantic gold granulation wedding rings just for you - so beautiful!

Treat Yourself to Luna Felix Goldsmith Jewelry

Luna Felix Goldsmith has been handcrafting gold granulation magic in Santa Fe for decades. Their designer, Luna Felix, mixes old-world techniques with hand crafting at the jeweler’s bench to shape beautiful gold adornment.

Luna works with 22-K yellow gold. The Luna Felix Goldsmith team helps you find jewelry pieces that match your style and skin tone.

So, head to their jewelry store at 116 W San Francisco St # 208, in downtown Santa Fe, and check out the collection! Let yourself fall in love with their shiny gold rings, necklaces, pendants, bracelets, and earrings made using the ancient art of granulation...you deserve it!