Bruno Walter

Born into a family of jewelers, Bruno Walter has art in his DNA. Jewelry crafting has been passed on from father to son for three generations.

"When I was a boy, I played in my father's workshop and I made my own earrings. Honestly, it was my first attempt at jewelry and, with his encouragement and support, I continued," he confides.

His artistic sensitivity also led him to write poetry.

"Brazilian gemstones and stainless steel are constants in my bold necklace designs.

"For some of my jewelry, I sought inspiration in the body paintings of our Amazon tribes .

"My wife Yara and I have three children and one of them is a teacher. They've had other experiences in teaching crafts, painting, engraving and working with leather."