“Settling in at my bench and picking up my favorite antique files is as natural and reflexive as breathing. There's something comforting about the feel of my favorite tools in hand and being able to turn a sheet of metal or length of wire into a piece of jewelry that will be treasured and worn on a regular basis.”
Lazulite Cloud Drops Lazulite quartz & lazulite in quartz set in sterling silver
Oval Opal Studs Ethiopian opal, oxidized sterling silver & 18k gold
Rose Quartz Ring Surface cut rose quartz, oxidized sterling silver.
Heather Guidero's contemporary jewelry is inspired by modernist design. She makes classic and everyday jewelry with a modernist twist. Stones are carefully chosen for their color and contrast and often set within clean lines and wearable settings, allowing the geometry of each composition to shine.
Indonesian Wood Opal Ring Indonesian wood opal, oxidized sterling silver & 22k gold .
Emerald Quartz Ring Emerald in quartz, oxidized sterling silver.
Having grown up under the open skies of rural Indiana, surrounded by animals and agriculture, Heather Guidero early on discovered a love for drawing everything in sight. A community arts center class led to her surprising fascination with jewelry and two decades later, she is as enamored with the metalsmithing process as ever.
Formally trained at RISD, Heather worked as a goldsmith for the renowned jewelry company Reinstein/Ross in New York before returning to Providence, Rhode Island, to launch her namesake collection in 2005. Her interest in using line to render drawings three-dimensionally results in unique explorations of volume, movement, and pattern that transform into personal and interactive sculpture on the body.
Diamond Confetti Earrings Ombre diamonds, oxidized sterling silver & 18k gold
Rainbow Moonstone Chandeliers Rainbox moonstone & oxidized sterling silver
Jadeite Fringe Necklace Jadeite, oxidized sterling silver.
Opal Teardrop Pendant Ethiopian opal, oxidized sterling silver & 18k gold
The graphic lines, textures, and patterns of her work are inspired by elements of modernist design, fashion, and urban architecture translated into ethically-sourced gold and silver. Select pieces are accented by brilliant diamonds or colorful gemstones. Innately wearable, Heather’s collection boldly accentuates your personal style, her considerations of natural movement enabling the jewelry to come alive when worn.
In balance with her studio practice, Heather teaches jewelry classes around Providence, where she helps teens and young adults learn new metalsmithing skills. She counteracts long hours at the jewelry bench with a rewarding yoga practice and enjoys riding her bike, reading, walking around whatever city she finds herself in, and the vibrant Providence food culture.
Every piece in Heather’s collection is constructed and finished by hand in her Providence studio.
Amethyst Ring Amethyst, sterling silver, 18k gold.
Carnelian Ring Carnelian, sterling silver, 18k gold.
Citrine Side Sparkle Ring Citrine, diamond, sterling silver & 18k gold
Lilac Chalcedony Ring Lilac Chalcedony, sterling silver, 18k gold.