“Jewelry is a gift of love,” says Sara Cardina, with a calm conviction that only life experience can bring. Based in the charming town of Caldas da Rainha, Portugal, Sara Cardina is living proof that it’s never too late to change your path, follow your passion, and turn creativity into a profession. Her story is one of reinvention, exploration, and dedication — a journey that began not in her youth, but later in life, when she made the bold decision to turn her love for craft

Celebrated for his ability to deftly combine the inventiveness and vitality of modern art with the rich traditions of Portuguese...

On the shores of Porto Santo island (Portugal), where the ocean meets the sand, Vera Menezes sees more than just washed-up debris—she sees a new artistic possibility. Through her work at Loja do Profeta , she transforms marine waste into beautiful, handcrafted pieces, mentoring and inspiring others to embrace sustainability through craft. Vera’s journey began with a deep desire to preserve Porto Santo’s traditional crafts, which were disappearing in favor of mass production.