nautilus jewelry - Indian Valley Scuba

nautilus
jewelry
by Ricardo Vera
Fine jewelry designer, Ricardo Vera has always had a strong connection with the sea.
Born and raised in the coastal city of Callao, Peru. Ricardo spent his childhood summers in the small fishing villages along the Pacific Ocean…playing soccer and
swimming…dreaming about his next move on the soccer field and the creatures
below the surface of the ocean.
As a young man, Vera moved with his family to the United States. While playing soccer
and coaching Team USA Amateur Jr. Soccer, he apprenticed in some of the finest jewelry houses in New York City’s famed Diamond District. Ricardo honed his jewelry
making skills over the next 15 years. During that time, Ricardo had an opportunity to
learn scuba diving, an experience that opened his mind and heart further to the world
he had only dreamed about. With each dive, Vera’s passion for the sea
intensified...hand-carving blocks of wax into the shapes of Hammerheads, Manta
Rays, Moray Eels, Sea Turtles, and Whales.
In 1994, Nautilus Jewelry was born. Today, Ricardo Vera has over 450 pieces in his
Sterling Silver and 18kt Gold Jewelry Collection. Known for his unique designs,
distinct textures and incredible hand polished finishes, Ricardo captures the movement and beauty of the world beneath the sea.
Nautilus Jewelry Inc. donates a portion of each sale to support Handicapped Scuba Programs.
All designs - copyrighted and trademarked in the USA.