About Jeannette Fossas
"I truly believe I have creative genes in my DNA"
Jeannette Fossas has always stood out for her creativity and talent, even before she was commissioned to design a necklace for Queen Sofía of Spain, and exhibited her pieces in top industry events around the world.
Her father's side of the family had the sensibility and creativity of artists. Her great grandfather and his son were distinguished poets, while her maternal grandfather was an art and antique collector from whom she acquired a deep knowledge and understanding of art.
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These experiences, along with art lessons and architectural studies, shaped the way Jeannette perceived the world and provoked her to discover the details in light, forms, functions and movement in her surroundings.
The Caribbean environment where she grew up, near the warm beaches of Puerto Rico and visits to her family’s country house, also influenced her path. As a child, she spent her days collecting seashells and exploring the exuberant and ever-changing tropical vegetation––that same nature which she later on duplicated into wearable art pieces.
Featured Milestones
- Acquired a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts from Syracuse University.
- Completed a Master’s Degree in Light Metals from Rhode Island School of Design.
- Became a Graduate Gemologist from the Geomological Institute of America
- Was an invited artist in the Zeichenakademie in Hanau, Germany.
- Designed a necklace commissioned for Queen Sofía of Spain.
FEATURED MILESTONES
- Jewellers of America's 1999 Jewel Award in the Men's Jewellery Design category for a set of wedding and engagement rings for men.
- Participated on the most important trade shows around the world: Basel Watch and Jewelry fair in Switzerland, JCK in New York, JA in Las Vegas and Luxury by JCK also in Las Vegas.
- Nancy O'Dell from Access Hollywood wore one of her pieces for the Oscars
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Jeannette's Legacy
1980-1989
1980-1989
| 1989 |  |
El Mundo Destreza, buen gusto y dedicación Puerto Rico |
| 1989 |  |
Museo de arte Contemporáneo Expo. Catalog Puerto Rico |
| 1988 |  |
Orquesta Sinfónica de Puerto Rico 30 Aniversario |
| 1987 |  |
El Nuevo Día-Por Dentro Joya para la Reina Puerto Rico |
| 1987 |  |
El Mundo-En Breve Creado para Doña Sofía Puerto Rico |
| 1986 |  |
El Reportero-VIVA Un acercamiento arquitectónico Puerto Rico |
| 1985 |  |
El Nuevo Día-Por Dentro El Metalarte de Jeannette Fossas Puerto Rico |
| 1985 |  |
San Juan Star-Image She has designs on metal Puerto Rico |
| 1985 |
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El Reportero-VIVA-Orfebrería “Metalarte" en el ICP Puerto Rico |
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Schmuck und Gerät Germany |
1990-1999
1990-1999
| 1999 |
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El Nuevo Dia Por Dentro Anillos en tres tiempos Puerto Rico |
| 1999 |  |
Primera Hora - A tu manera Jeannette Fossas se abre paso en el mundo internacional Puerto Rico |
| 1999 |
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El Nuevo Dia - Por Dentro Unión tridimensional-Arquitectura en pequeño Puerto Rico |
| 1999 |  |
The San Juan Star - Spotlight Kudos to Miramar jewelry designer Puerto Rico |
| 1998 |  |
Escenario, Orfebrería Jeannette Fossas y su nuevo milenio Puerto Rico |
| 1995 |  |
Ellas No.314 La buena joyería debe ser como la persona, sólida por dentro y por todos lados Puerto Rico |
| 1992 |  |
Caras Al tanto de la Joyería Puerto Rico |
2000-2009
2000-2009
2010-2019
2010-2019
| 2017 |
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Siestema TV-Geoambiente Hongos en Puerto Rico Seg. 3 Puerto Rico |
| 2016 |  |
Imagen-Edición Digital-Moda Jeannette Fossas: autora internacional de alta joyería Puerto Rico |
| 2013 |  |
Nuevo Día-Por Dentro El encanto de la transformación, arte hecho joya Puerto Rico |
| 2013 |  |
New Condado Jeannette Fossas reclama su espacio Puerto Rico |
| 2011 |  |
Modo de Vida Jeannette Fossas artista en platino Puerto Rico / Miami |
| 2010 |  |
500 Gemstone Jewels |