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SILVER LINING
STERLING STAPLES WITH SIGNATURE STYLE
A curated glimpse into the designer's go-to pieces, perfect for unique combinations yet each with its own quiet strength.
Known for her nature-inspired perspective, Alex blends refined design with a sense of ease. Sculptural silver forms and softly textured gold details reflect connection to the natural world and a focus on timeless simplicity.
Whether gifting something meaningful or adding to your own collection, let Alex’s guide inspire your next piece.
SHOP THE CURATED GUIDEA curated glimpse into the designer's go-to pieces, perfect for unique combinations yet each with its own quiet strength.
Known for her nature-inspired perspective, Alex blends refined design with a sense of ease. Sculptural silver forms and softly textured gold details reflect connection to the natural world and a focus on timeless simplicity.
Whether gifting something meaningful or adding to your own collection, let Alex’s guide inspire your next piece.
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ENDURING ESSENTIALS, LIFETIME TREASURES
It’s only natural Vargas Goteo jewelry catches your eye, and makes your heart beat a little faster. Familiar forms in nature blend into sculptural jewelry, awakening the connection and fascination similar to our first moments discovering wonders of the world around us.
Unhindered by trends and designed with incomparable comfort in fit and feel, Vargas Goteo goes beyond materials and methods giving you true sustainability with timeless pieces to treasure for a lifetime.
“Every piece I design is rooted in natural beauty with a sense of purpose and backstory, creating something meaningful that connects us to being part of positive change.
When we think about the betterment of the world around us, it can feel overwhelming, like there’s only so much one person can do. I think a first step is to do what you can with what you have. We have an inherent ability to discover, to share, to inspire, to respect, to love, and to protect. I like the idea that we can do that together.”
-Alex Prijic Smith, Founder & Designer
Established in 2010 by designer Alex Prijic Smith, Vargas Goteo became one of the firsts in its field of jewelry design to initiate a new perspective on the value of at-risk species in the luxury goods market. Highlighting their unique features, iconic designs in sterling silver and gold celebrate these vulnerable species and habitats.
All pieces are made to order in-house in Montreal, where Alex works with a team of traditionally skilled craftspeople.
Multiple collections raise awareness and contribute to carefully selected ocean & wildlife organization campaigns.
In keeping with more sustainable practices, Vargas Goteo pieces are not just small batch production, but made-to-order locally in our Montreal low-emission workshop. Materials are ethically sourced, and production is done by a small team of traditionally skilled craftspeople, or what we call family.
Sterling silver: 92.5 percent silver with nickel-free alloy 14k gold: 58.5 percent pure gold with nickel-free alloys
18k gold: 75 percent pure gold with nickel-free alloys Vermeil: 3-4 micron plating of gold on our sterling silver.
Lab-grown diamonds: Chemically and structurally identical to natural diamonds, without the environmental & ethical detriment of mining.
