GEMELA is a new york and barcelona based creative project by identical twins Julie Verdugo + Diana Verdugo. It is a process forward, playful project utilizing sterling silver, gold, and nature based 3D printed materials - including alage and hemp - to explore themes of duality, nature, and engineering theory.

Julie + Diana | Born 3 minutes apart, Diana and Julie are chilean american engineers inspired by their industrial roots in Detroit and work experiences in fashion and tech. Nomads and polygots, combined they have studied both ancient and modern jewelry making and silversmithing in Barcelona, Berlin, Buenos Aires, Boston, New York, Lima, Rio de Janeiro, Sardegna, and Santiago.

PROCESS | Our designs expose stories of process. We design our pieces between brooklyn and barcelona using the art of hand carving lost wax, traditional metalsmithing and 3D printing. All pieces are cast in pure materials we can stand behind - 925 sterling silver, 14k and 18k gold, and algae and hemp based PLA filaments. We work with a local family business in nyc who casts our pieces one by one.

DESIGN | Our geometric silhouettes are rooted in deep love of transport, escapism, and industrial design. More specifically much of the timeless collection is inspired by telefericos around the world, especially in Rio’s favela Complexo do Alemao.

All pieces are gender inclusive and meant to be enjoyed on any + all fingers.