This award-winning metalsmith specializes in wearable art and elevated homeware, featuring hidden pearls, secret messages, and timeless style.
In our Featured Shop series, we shine a light on a standout shop from Etsy’s talented seller community, offering readers a behind-the-scenes look at their process and story. This month, it's all about sculptural fine jewelry from Dionne Rêve.
SHOP: Silver seashell charm necklace (from $199) and spiral signet ring ($165) from Dionne Rêve
A special piece of handcrafted jewelry doesn’t just add a dash of sparkle that feels uniquely you, it can also serve as a deeply personal reminder or talisman, says Cristina López Saucedo, the Mexico City–based metalsmith behind Dionne Rêve and 2025 Etsy Design Awards Grand Prize Award winner. Using traditional craft techniques, Cristina creates sea-inspired necklaces, chunky earrings and earcuffs, and spiralling rings set with your choice of gemstone, often embedded with hidden details and uplifting symbolism. Each piece is designed to connect with its wearer, making them meaningful gifts to mark milestones, set intentions, or simply celebrate the beauty of a well-made adornment.
Her award-winning, gold vermeil seashell charm necklace (also available as a ring) opens to reveal a pearl and a secret message: “toda pasa,” Spanish for “everything passes”—a phrase Cristina repeats to herself during difficult moments. “I decided to engrave those words inside the piece as a quiet reminder to keep close. It’s a symbol of resilience, transformation, and hope,” she says. Other designs express beauty and strength, from an exquisite, sterling silver calla lily hairpin to bold signet rings that embody perseverance. “My vision is to create sculptural jewelry that feels personal and intentional pieces that people can connect with and treasure for years.”
Read on to find out more about Cristina’s craft-driven process and inspirations—and explore the Dionne Rêve collection.
SHOP: Seashell ring from Dionne Rêve, from $199
SHOP: Seashell charm necklaces from Dionne Rêve, from $199
SHOP: Sterling silver calla lily hair pin from Dionne Rêve, $374
SHOP: Gold rings from Dionne Rêve, from $165
SHOP: Silver tableware set for The Evening Edit from Dionne Rêve, from $458
Why Dionne Rêve should be on your radar
Not only did Cristina’s signature shimmery seashell necklace, La Perlita, take home the top honors in this year’s Etsy Design Awards, the up-and-coming designer also teamed up with the competition's judges Molly Baz and Willett to collaborate on The Evening Edit, an heirloom-quality dining capsule collection that’s a dream come true for hosts who love good design, good food, and good company. Blending culinary design with the sculptural language of Cristina’s fine jewelry, this limited-edition tableware collection, handcrafted from .925 sterling silver polished to a mirror finish, features a modern butter spreader, stylish cocktail picks, and a versatile styling clasp (perfect as a napkin holder, tie clip, or scarf accessory). Available individually or as a complete set, each piece features geometric motifs inspired by ancient pre-Hispanic architecture and Art Deco style.
These highly collectible pieces elevate any table setting with refined, handcrafted detail and bring extra-special cheer to holiday gatherings—making them thoughtful host or housewarming gifts, too. “This design is very special to me because it’s my first time creating pieces for the kitchen and home,” Cristina says. “It carries the same sense of intention, craftsmanship, and form as my jewelry, but translated into pieces that connect with our daily rituals and spaces.”
SHOP: Silver tableware set for The Evening Edit from Dionne Rêve, from $458
SHOP: Modern silver cocktail stirrer from Dionne Rêve, from $153
SHOP: Silver geometric clip from Dionne Rêve, $255
SHOP: Modern silver cocktail picks from Dionne Rêve, from $153
SHOP: Sterling silver butter spreader from Dionne Rêve, $221
SHOP: Sterling silver clip ($255) and butter spreader ($221) from Dionne Rêve
The best Dionne Rêve pieces for memorable gifting
“People often gift my pieces for milestones: birthdays, anniversaries, new beginnings, or moments of transformation,” Cristina says. “Others choose them as symbols of love, friendship, or even self-celebration.” Her bestselling shell lockets, chunky silver cuff bracelets, and elegant perlita earrings make especially meaningful gifts that are sculptural yet personal, ”with hidden details that feel like small secrets between the giver and receiver.”
Not sure how to pick the perfect present? Christina offers this advice: “Choose something that feels like a reflection of the person you love—a shape, a gemstone, or a message that reminds you of them. Jewelry becomes even more special when it carries a story or intention behind it.”
SHOP: La Perlita, sterling silver seashell charm necklace from Dionne Rêve, from $199
SHOP: Chunky, domed ring ($182) and spiral signet ring ($165) from Dionne Rêve
SHOP: Sculptural silver ring from Dionne Rêve, $165
SHOP: Silver tableware set for The Evening Edit from Dionne Rêve, from $458
SHOP: Sterling silver clip from Dionne Rêve, $255
In her own words
“What matters most to me is staying true to the heart of handmade—creating pieces slowly, with intention and care. I started this journey from a small desk with just a few tools, and every step since has reminded me that growth doesn’t mean losing that sense of soul and craft. I also hope to share more of Mexico’s artistry with the world, to show that our country has incredible craftsmanship, stories, and beauty worth celebrating. Through my work, I want people to see the heart behind handmade pieces and the richness of Mexican culture.”
Watch Cristina making her dreamy jewelry and tableware
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Portraits and workspace photos by Jake Naughton. Additional product photography courtesy of Dionne Rêve.
