Lauren has always been attracted to the symbolism, texture and ornamentation associated with beaded jewelry. She draws inspiration from her background in the Classics and Fine Arts: themes ranging from the coral “corno” dangling from the neck of a Christ child, to the fragments encircling the preserved bodies buried beneath the ash of Mount Vesuvius, to the bone necklace of a Kahlo self portrait reminiscent of a tribal ornament. Lauren strives to create jewelry that inspires the same reflections in its wearers.

As a result, each piece has its own intrinsic texture created by the juxtaposition of faceted, smooth and oddly-shaped beads that mix color, weight and light refraction. The collection features semi precious stones, sterling silver, gold, bone, wood, horn and glass in unusual colors and shapes.