With an eye for design and a lifelong connection to the natural world, Vargas Goteo was founded in 2010 by designer Alex Prijic Smith.
In the landscape of luxury, Vargas Goteo emerged as a pioneer in fostering collaborations and partnerships with ocean and wildlife organizations, giving wearers an opportunity to participate in species and habitat conservation with their purchases.
With every piece of jewelry, Vargas Goteo not only adorns its wearers with unique and exquisite designs but also empowers them to become catalysts for positive change.
All pieces are made to order in-house in Montreal, where Alex works with a small team of traditionally skilled craftspeople. With a hands-on approach, each piece is made with care and attention to detail.
SMALL PRODUCTION, BIG HEART
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, nickel-free alloys. 14k gold: 58.5 percent gold, nickel-free alloys. 18k gold: 75 percent gold, nickel-free alloys. Vermeil: a 3-4 micron plating of gold on our sterling silver. Lab-grown diamonds: lab-grown diamonds are chemically and structurally identical to natural diamonds, without the environmental & ethical detriment of mining.