
New York City native Jane Diaz has collaborated with Nepalese metal smiths for fifteen years to create a unique hand-made line of designer jewelry. An academic background in cultural anthropology, fine art and dance combined with a life-long passion for ritual and ornamentation led Ms. Diaz to her success as a designer. Tying all her knowledge and interests together, she envisioned a collection of jewelry perfectly matched with the traditional fabrication techniques of Nepal. (from Fragments.com)