Meet Irma Guzman

"Designing jewelry is a personal challenge for me. It's my passion, my hobby, and my best outlet for expression." ~ Irma Guzman

We've Got the Blues

"When you want to stand out in an exquisite way, step into a richly saturated shade that's icy cool but not cold." ~ InStyle, September issue.

Accessories Magazine

Continuing on from the Spring 2013 trend, cobalt has surpassed olive green and rust as fall's most prominent hue this year.

Check out our fabulous accessories in cobalt:

Rose necklace features three strands of acai seeds in navy blue and a pink rose made out of orange peel. This versatile piece is great for the Fall and Winter, can be worn both dressy or casual and with almost anything!

Rose necklace with acai seeds

 

Our Persian Nights necklace is sure to be a focal point for any outfit, made from bombona seeds in cobalt and a large tagua nut pendant in jade. Detailed with metal beads. Suede cord.

 

Persian Nights necklace

Go eco chic and look gorgeous while you are at it with the Amazon Rainforest necklaces made from tagua nut and acai seeds.

Amazon Rainforest necklace

 

Amazon Rainforest necklace

My advice: don’t let the blues get you down this season, elevate your style with a touch of Cobalt!

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Spring/Summer Accessories

When we design a collection, we think of the woman that inspires us: confident, chic and environmentally conscious. Our Spring/Summer collection is full of fun, bright colors and bold new designs. What's your favorite piece?



Embrace warmer weather with our Calypso necklaces in eye-catching new hues for this season. These necklaces are composed of a large tagua nut beautifully paired with a strand of bombona seeds in an artful combination of color and size.

Calypso Lime/Yellow

Calypso Orange/Deep Turquoise

Turn heads with this nautical-inspired piece. The bombona seeds in navy blue and tagua nut petals in red, make for a big piece that feels superlight, so you will feel comfortable wearing the Nautilus necklace day and night.

 

Nautilus necklace

 

Make a chic statement with our Karina hoop earrings made with acai seeds and tagua nut spacers.

 

Karina earrings

 

Wrap up your look with our Gaia bracelets that coil playfully around your wrist. Designed with acai seeds in three different colors.

 

Gaia wrap bracelets

 

Unique, flirty and fun best describes our Rosario Islands necklaces made out of fish scales and handmade by Colombian artisans. The fish scales are purchased from local fishermen in Cartagena (Colombia) and are then cleaned and boiled. Next they are died in different colors and made into necklaces. The necklace is very lightweight and if it weren't for the many complements you'll get, you would forget you have it on! Available in other colors.

 

 

Rosario Islands necklace

 

The easiest way to look effortlessly fantastic? Wear a statement necklace that complements, and celebrates your unique style. The Carmen necklace is made of hundreds of acai seeds complemented by two bombona seeds that create a high-impact necklace that adds instant glamour to any look. 

 

Carmen necklace

 

Carmen necklace red

 

The Persian Nights necklace is sure to be a focal point for any outfit, made from bombona seeds in lapis and a large tagua nut pendant in jade.

 

Persian Nights necklace

The Sabrina necklace is the perfect go-to-piece for your weekend getaways. Simple yet so captivating! 



Sabrina necklaces

Nina earrings, eye-catching and flirty to complement your summer look.

 

 Which Irma Guzman Eco Jewelry piece is your favorite?

Make Winter Dressing FUN!

Don't let the winter blues get your style down! Add WOW to your  wardrobe with this stylish plan that will help you transform your look.


Inspired by Lana del Rey: Citizens of Humanity "Mandy" high waist floral jean, Burberry double breasted trench coat, Lillybee ballet flats, Big Buddha Braxton hobo bag, Irma Guzman Marbella earrings orange.


1. Printed Jeans: Choose from abstracts, florals, polka dots, tapestry motifs and geometrics. Add a solid top, a denim jacket, and flats for a laid-down look. Want more polish? Pair with a blazer, a fitted sweater and booties.

From left to right: Moto Baroque skinny jeans, Dolce & Gabbana, Jones New York The Straight Leg (petite), and Citizens of Humanity.


2. Colored Coats: "Outerwear is a focal point when it's chilly" says stylist Emily Current. So put on an eye-catching coat. J. Crew's coats come in a range of pretty colors from violet to coral.

3. Summery Necklaces: Yellow, orange or fuschia will lift your mood on gray days. Choose a head-turning necklace you'd normally wear in summer. Pair these Cartagena necklaces with quieter outfits like a navy blue or brown turtleneck and indigo skinnies.

4. Graphic Shoes: Combine printed pumps or booties with colorblocked clothing that picks up the hues.

From left to right: Aldo Water, Dollhouse Meow Pump, Emma Cook Orange Patchwork, and Diba Lake ankle bootie.


5. Color block clutch: A fun addition to a simple outfit.

Clutches: Audrey Brooke, Dello, Nila Anthony, and Marc Jacobs.

Eco Chic Gifts for Her

 

Whether you are treating yourself or someone special on your holiday list, these statement necklaces make for truly memorable gifts.

 

 

Tayrona Park: A notice-me necklace with a unique combo of acai, orejero and bombona seeds.

 

Cartagena: These tagua necklaces are composed of tagua nut petals with exotic shapes and vibrant colors which make them very chic and feminine, while staying on the right side of sustainability.

Cafe Latte: The coffee beans, acai seeds and camajuro seeds make for a big piece that feels superlight, so you will feel comfortable wearing it day and night.

Amazon Rainforest: Go eco chic and look gorgeous while you are at it with this line of necklaces made from tagua nut and acai seeds from the Amazon Rainforest (South America).

 

Terranova: The beautiful fall colors of burgundy and camel paired together create a color pop necklace, great for daytime or a night on the town.

 

Cayman Islands: This necklace, designed with a large heart-shaped congolo nut, bulls eye seeds and red acai seeds, will bring exotic allure to your look.

 

Calypso: A large turquoise tagua nut is beautifully paired with a strand of red bombona seeds in an artful combination of color and size.

 

Aloha: A design of utmost delicacy, Aloha can be worn long or wrapped around your neck once, for a glamorous touch. This piece stands out with confidence, whether displayed in full view or glancing from beneath a jacket.

 

Tango: This one-of-a-kind, hand crocheted necklace is composed of red tagua nuts, red choclo and platino seeds and small pieces of avocado nut.

 

Tahiti: This cool multi-strand necklace, made from acai seeds, coconut shell and tagua nut, is an effortless way to wear eco-chic jewelry and look fabulous at the same time. 

Find more gorgeous pieces at www.irmaguzman.com 

 

 

 

Kick Off Summer In Style

A spectrum of handmade necklaces and accessories are a colorful display of nature's finest. Bold colors, exotic shapes and textures define these statement pieces that will add a pop of color to any summer outfit! 

Athena, pumpkin seed necklace

Cartagena necklace (Yellow & Orange), tagua nut necklace

Add a touch of glamour to your floral dress by wearing it with sexy wedges and our Cartagena necklace.

Mykonos, bombona seed necklace

Mykonos Necklace

Cartagena necklace (pink & apple green) tagua nut necklace

"Irma Guzman have shown me dozens more ways eco jewelry can be stylish, smart, and completely sustainable." ~ Green Gifts Guide

Cumbia, tagua nut earrings

 Michelle Necklace

Gaia bracelet and earrings made from acai seeds.

Cartagena necklace, (orange & pink). This line of necklaces are composed of tagua nut petals with exotic shapes and vibrant colors which make them very chic and feminine, while staying on the right side of sustainability.

Life in Pink, bombona seed bracelet and earrings

Cartagena necklace (purple & pink)

Isle of Capri bracelet

Cartagena necklace (apple green & turquoise)

Cafe Latte, coffee bean necklace

Cartagena Necklaces

Whether you choose a bold pop of color or a nature-inspired piece, our Cartagena necklaces add the perfect finishing touch to any look. (Peplum Ponte Tank by Anthropologie).

These tagua necklaces are composed of tagua nut petals with exotic shapes and vibrant colors which make them very chic and feminine, while staying on the right side of sustainability. Pair them with a curve-hugging dress, scoop neckline, and heels, for a jaw-dropping look that really turns heads.  

The Cartagena Necklace

The story behind the Cartagena Necklaces

Irma Guzman was born in Cartagena, a beautiful seaport on the northern coast of Colombia.
A stroll through Cartagena’s narrow alleys will lead you to the imposing colonial structures with lovely protruding balconies draped with colorful bougainvilleas and other tropical flowers.

The architetural beauty of this city is stunning, everywhere you look, you will find vivid colored houses with great personal details. The city was founded 1533 by Don Pedro de Heredia and rapidly became one of the most important Spanish settlements in the new world.

Cartagena, nicknamed The Walled City, was also the most important port for the Spanish treasure fleet and became a popular target for pirates and buccaneers.

Nowadays, Cartagena continues to be the economic hub of the Caribbean region as well as a popular tourist destination. A city of legends, romance and beauty, Cartagena boasts of endless interesting places that brings magic and captivation.

Cartagena is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Considered by many as one of the world’s most beautiful, fascinating and magical cities.

Irma Guzman, has named her new line of necklaces, Cartagena, as a tribute to her native city. These tagua necklaces are as stunning and bold as the city itself.  They are composed of tagua nut petals with exotic shapes and vibrant colors that make them very chic and feminine while staying on the rigth side of sustainability. Visit Irma Guzman Eco Jewelry's site and check them out.

The Cartagena necklace (yellow & orange)

You will stand out from the crowd in this color blocked, sophisticated line of necklaces!