ALCHEMISTA

Alchemista is led by designer and co-founder Georgina Teng who apprenticed under Australian art jeweler Valerie Aked. There she learned the intricate art of metalsmithing, designing one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces that use precious metals and natural stones. Over the years, Georgina has refined her craft, utilizing a combination of new and traditional techniques for Alchemista.

While putting a premium on quality and craftsmanship, Alchemista believes in combining ‘beauty with practicality’. Thus, many Alchemista pieces are designed to seamlessly transition from day-to-night pieces. To switch it up, wearers can detach, stack, or change parts of the jewelry to create new, exciting accessories. Alchemista’s pieces let wearers achieve a unique style that delivers minimum effort with maximum impact.

Alchemista bagged the Best Necklace Design and Best Menswear Design from the Royal Asscher Company of America’s Rebel Chique International Design Competition. These international awards recognize Georgina’s innovative, forward-thinking approach to jewelry design. Alchemista’s pieces have also garnered high recognition as a finalist in the 2010 Guild of Philippine Jewelers’ design competition, as nominee for Best Product Design in the 2012 Manila FAME show, and as semifinalist in the 2013 Gemological Institute of Thailand’s International Design Competition.