Stephen Fanuka pays a visit to Versani

With a very cool and sweet demeanor, Stephen visited Versani Soho. Our most favorite Anthony Faglione referred him and we are so grateful.

It was so much fun trying on different bracelets and leather necklaces. Stephen fell in love with Versani's wood collection and scored a multi-link wood bracelet and a silver and wood cross! He also loved the Key Design Oval link bracelet which took a bit more convincing. :)

You can find on Stephen's wish list the Sensational Key Design Bullet Watch which he wants his wife to buy for him ;-) so Lisa if you are reading this you now know what his next present can be and we look forward to seeing you soon.

A little background about the wood we use in our Jewelry

Versani and Bocote wood (Cordia spp.)

Spectacular background colors of dark brown to red with multicolored strips that vary from yellow to orange and green to dark brown. Somewhat hard to find material from Mexico and Central America. It has an oily or waxy appearance. Luster is variable with a fine to medium texture. Ara chose this wood because of its strenght, uniqueness and aptitude to work beautifully with precious metals.

Bocote wood is not a waterproof type of wood. The process of drying it makes it less reactive to water so showering or immersing it ususally has little effect on it. When Ara first started working with this material he wore the rings daily for several months as did most of the Versani staff and found that they held up amazingly well.

We' ve had very very few number of rings where in hindsight the wood was too thin and that cause the wood inlay to come undone. Versani strongly and fully stands behind each of its handcrafted pieces so what we can't fix we will replace.

So far knock on wood, we have had 99% of success in crafting edgy, unique, beautiful, strong wood jewelry.

Of course it is recomended to treat jewelry as such, whether you are man, woman or child to prolong its use and durability.

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http://www.hobbithouseinc.com/personal/woodpics/bocote/bocote%2014%20s50%20q60%20plh.htm , www.woodcraft.com

Their SECRET Wedding in Jamaica

The Versani Rings! :) Jennifer gets teary eyed! Can you blame her!?

Jennifer Elliott and Ken Hollar are joined in Holly Matrimony in the beautiful Jamaica!

Congratulations to you both! Thank you for making us a part of it!