About the Designer
JEANNETTE FOSSAS
"I truly believe I do have creative genes in my DNA"
Long before Jeannette Fossas received a commission to design a necklace for Queen Sofía of Spain, and her work was exhibited, collected, published and praised worldwide, she stood out for her creativity and talent.
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.
Therefore, she grew up in an ambiance that respected and promoted her artistic savoir-faire.
These experiences, as well as drawing and painting lessons at an early age and architectural studies later on, shaped the way she perceived the world, provoking her to discover the details in lights, forms, functions and movements of her surroundings.
Also, the Caribbean environment where she grew up –near the warm beaches of the island of Puerto Rico and the constant visits to her family’s small country house– 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 has duplicated in the 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.
- 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
featured press
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 |
| 1984 |  |
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 |