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Jewelry Designer Turns Food Waste into Vibrant Art

7/11/2025

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Jewelry designer Anabela Chan transformed her passion after a 2012 trip to Sri Lanka's sapphire mines, embracing sustainability. Her Fruit Gems collection showcases vibrant gemstones crafted from food waste, using innovative methods to extract colors from fruits and vegetables. This fusion of art and science not only redefines elegance but also champions eco-consciousness in fashion.

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Jewelry designer Anabela Chan transformed her passion after a 2012 trip to Sri Lanka's sapphire mines, embracing sustainability. Her Fruit Gems collection showcases vibrant gemstones crafted from food waste, using innovative methods to extract colors from fruits and vegetables. This fusion of art and science not only redefines elegance but also champions eco-consciousness in fashion.