Born and raised in Colombia, I grew up surrounded by antiques and fashion. Antiques taught me to revere the patina of time that immortalizes objects. Through fashion, I developed a fascination for textiles. The passing of time turned the search for beauty into a sensory intuition, which manifests itself through feeling shapes and materials. In 2001, a magical encounter with some stones awakens my deepest inner voice, and I discover the force of creativity through making. Like Ariadne's thread, these necklaces take me to Jaipur, where I find my place in the world. From semi-precious stones and the discovery of ancient craft techniques, pieces of jewelry see the light of day in the intimacy of my studio in Miami. One by one, they embark on their journey around the world worn by women who identify with the Patricia Arango lifestyle.