Far from being a simple accessory worn to enhance one’s appearance, according to the artist, jewellery has the power to “express what and who you are, the person you’ve become and the journey you’ve been on to get to this point”.
Of Italian origins (her dad was born and raised in a small village in Abruzzo), Perin entered the world of jewellery about ten years ago.
Perin entered the industry as an accountant for a mining company, which allowed her to better understand the metal sector and the important techniques used when extracting and working with raw materials.
Her creations include earrings, necklaces, bracelets, rings and pendants, all made by hand or assembled by the artist.
They are organised into collections which have different themes and draw inspiration from many places. Each collection is produced with refinement, resulting in vibrant and delicate pieces.
“I tend to look around at people, in the world in which they live,” she explained.
“There’s always something that unites the lives of us human beings, and many of my pieces are born right from these elements [which I noticed by] simply looking around.
“Having grown up in an Italian family, where respecting values and traditions is more than important, I can’t not also draw inspiration from my Italian background,” revealed Perin.
One of the common throughlines in her creations is the cornetto, a fortune-bringing amulet famous in Italian culture, especially in the South of Italy.
“Now it’s very common to see the cornetto in Australia, but I remember being one of the first people to introduce it,” she said.
“It all began when I took a trip to Italy a few years ago for my brother’s wedding.”
Perin then explained how another of her collections, Fiorentina, is inspired by the beauty of the Tuscan capital, with its incredible cultural and Renaissance art.
“[By] collaborating with my suppliers, I was able to fully understand the richness and beauty of Florence and its open-air museums,” Perin continued.
“That lead me to create this collection.”
Perin shared that she only uses high-quality metals for her jewellery, such as silver and gold-plated silver.
“Thanks to my experience as an accountant in the mining sector, I knew to stay away from the cheaper metals, as those are the ones that deteriorate more easily,” she explained.
“Instead, for myself and for my customers, I want something that will withstand time and that is beautiful to look at and wear.”
In the future, the entrepreneur would like to “take a deeper look at Italian jewellery and bring those styles to Australia”.
You can look at Perin’s creations on her website or follow her on social media under the username ‘santinajewellery’.
Translated by Siena Fattore
