The Master of Contrast - Luis Morais

Brazilian born, Miami-based Luis Morais discovered his talent in 1998. Luis had a magazine image of a bracelet he wished to purchase-but could not locate, so decided to handcraft the piece himself.   After countless compliments from family members, boutique owners in the local area began to ask him for his jewelry.

 

This event marks the start of his story....

 

Today, his handmade collection masterfully juxtaposes skulls and crosses embellished with diamonds (Morais signature) and leather mixed with pearls, and explores the duality of blending light with dark. His pieces are synonomous with luxury and inspired by life, culture and vibrancy.

As featured in Vogue - Hand-carved Ametrine skull and diamond gold ring, by Luis Morais, $11,000. Available to order from Shannon Green Collection

Beautiful 18k gold 'Angel Wings' cuff embellished with diamonds, by Luis Morais, $11,500. Available to order from Shannon Green Collection

Morais draws particularly on the mysticism and spirituality of his home country, Brazil and his collection blends a casual rock-and-roll vibe with faith and superstition. He incorporates a unique assortment of precious metals, stones, Brazilian ebony, woven hemp, crocodile and lizard skins. His popular beaded bracelets and necklaces strung out of sandalwood beads are finished with hand-carved energy charms.  

Sandalwood beaded bracelet and 18k gold fire charm, $1400, Shannon Green Collection

Ebony beaded bracelet and 18k gold moon and stars charm, $900, Shannon Green Collection

Antique African wedding beads with 18k gold diamond shell charm, $3300, Shannon Green Collection

 

The collection is sold Worldwide for men and women and adorns celebrities including Madonna, Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. Ingrid Casares gave Madonna a piece of Luis' jewelry and was so taken with it, she ordered plenty more.  Tokyo to New York, London to Paris, everyone from boutiques to leading department stores, (such as Bergdorf Goodman) all queue to stock his creations.

"I love seeing people wearing my jewelry. It always brings about this deep awareness of how connected we all truly are. It is just so fascinating to try and grasp the realization that the seperation of my designs and the people I see wearing them ceases to exist."

Luis Morais

 

An inspirational talent.  Beautiful jewelry, luxurious and thought provoking.

Shannon