Anna Machado Schoellerman is a jewelry designer based in New York City.
Raised in the small town of Pancas in Espirito Santo, Brazil, Anna spent the early years of her life surrounded by the mountains and forests of the Pontões Capixabas Natural Park. Memories of this vibrant and visually dynamic environment - together with the colorful fabrics and delicate embroidery of her grandmothers - are evident in her precise and soulful lines.
As a teenager, Anna moved to Rio de Janeiro where she studied communications and pursued a career in advertising. In Rio, she formed lifelong friendships and a love of the carioca spirit. Later, Anna lived in San Francisco and London before moving to New York and establishing her studio.
Anna’s life and work have always been dynamic: embracing change and nurturing creativity were not only choices but also her response to a deeper calling. Jewelry design has become a natural expression of Anna’s diverse life experiences.
Anna trained as a bench jeweler before earning her degrees in jewelry design and CAD from GIA in New York City.