From Old to New: The Alchemy of Disegno Antiguo Nuevo

At *Disegno Antiguo Nuevo*, every piece of jewelry I create is a bridge between past and present—a fusion of something old transformed into something beautifully new. My workbench is a treasure trove of mixed metals, vintage jewelry components, antique relics, and fragments of forgotten stories: chipped china from a bygone era, tarnished silverware, precious stones, and shimmering glass. Each creation is a one-of-a-kind masterpiece, handcrafted with love and a little bit of magic. Welcome to my world of wearable art.

•The Beauty of the Unexpected

My process begins with the hunt—scouring for vintage and antique treasures that whisper their histories. A bent spoon from a Victorian table setting, a shard of floral china from a 1920s tea party, a rusted brooch missing its clasp—these are my raw materials. I pair them with mixed metals like copper, brass, and sterling silver, then weave in precious stones and glass for a pop of color and soul. The result? Jewelry that’s as unpredictable as it is unforgettable.

Take, for instance, a recent piece: a necklace where a sliver of antique porcelain meets a twisted silver wire, crowned with a deep green emerald. It’s bold, it’s quirky, it’s *you*. No two pieces are ever alike because no two relics tell the same story. That’s the heart of *Disegno Antiguo Nuevo*—turning the discarded into the divine.

•A Dance of Old and New

The name *Disegno Antiguo Nuevo*—Italian for “Old New Design”—captures my philosophy perfectly. I’m not just recycling; I’m reimagining. A fork tine becomes a pendant, a cracked teacup rim transforms into an earring, and a vintage bead finds new life alongside modern glass. It’s a dance between eras, where the patina of age meets the gleam of today. Every hammer strike, every twist of wire, every setting of a stone is done by hand, ensuring that your piece is truly one-of-a-kind.

•Why Wear a Story?

When you wear my jewelry, you’re not just accessorizing—you’re carrying a piece of history. Maybe it’s the thrill of knowing your ring once clinked against a teacup at a long-ago dinner, or the comfort of a necklace that feels like it’s been waiting for you across centuries. These creations are for the bold, the curious, and the sentimental—people who see beauty in the unconventional.

•Join the Journey

Ready to wear something as unique as you are? Dive into my latest collection [l] and find a piece that speaks to you. Want a custom creation made from your own heirloom or a relic you’ve found? Let’s collaborate—I’d love to turn your story into art. Reach out, and let’s create something extraordinary together.

Thank you for embracing the old-made-new with me. Here’s to the beauty of the past, the creativity of the present, and the jewelry that ties it all together.

With heart and hammer,

Josie Williams

*Disegno Antiguo Nuevo*