Angela Lago wearable nautical art - Authenticity & Freedom inside

Angela Lago sea jewelry crafted in Madrid

 

"We look at the world once, in childhood. The rest is memory." 

― Louise Glück, Vita Nova

 

Patience is not my greatest virtue, but I've learned its value. Rushing steals the soul from a piece, pulling me away from what truly matters.

That's why I create slowly, with intention, letting each piece find its own rhythm.

My jewelry is more than an object; It's a tangible medium that transports you to an experience. It doesn't just adorn—it connects, evokes emotions, and stirs memories—authentic and powerful, like the ocean that inspires it.

In my Madrid Atelier, a marine refuge in the heart of the city, each piece takes shape in a sacred, intimate, and luminous space.

Every creation is unique or part of a limited edition. Never identical, shaped by my hands. They carry the time and essence of something meant to be savored, a reminder of what’s real in a world that moves too fast.

When you hold one, you’ll feel it. It's not just a piece; it’s part of you—a reflection of your emotions tied to the sea, your Ocean Soul.

If this resonates with you, it’s because you understand that some things are worth the wait, worth being made with care.

In a world that’s always chasing the next thing, sometimes the most extraordinary moments are the ones that quietly set you apart.

Let’s keep sharing this passion for artisanal art

_ Angela Lago

 

My sea way…

My story begins by the sea, in Vigo, on the Spanish Atlantic coast, where I was born on July 16th—the day of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, the patron saint of sailors.

For me, this date is no coincidence; it feels like a gift of destiny, a blessing tied to my maritime origins.

From a young age, I idealized sailors and people of the sea. They embodied strength, authenticity, and freedom—values that have shaped me profoundly.

My journey has been anything but linear. I began as a lawyer, earning a Master’s in Intellectual Property. I explored theater, photography, and curated artists in my project Just the Sea.

Then life revealed an unexpected path: the captivating world of jewelry.

Jewelry became my way of expressing a profound, almost mystical connection to the sea—natural, playful, like a child at play.

When my son was born, I knew I wanted to lead by example: to live with coherence, authenticity, and perseverance. That’s when my conscious journey began, merging art and the sea.

Every challenge, every uncertainty, every moment of determination has brought me here—to a place I call my happy destination. From here, I continue to create my own sea: a Unique Marine Universe that reflects how I feel and how I see the world.

My bond with the sea is so deep that it’s etched into every piece I create. It’s a connection beyond words, expressed through my wearable art—jewelry that carries the spirit of the ocean.

I call it Life.

 

Echoes in the Media

Angela has garnered attention from various news sources, including Forbes, Faro de Vigo, La Voz de Galicia, and El Español. Her work is spotlighted in Nautik Magazine by Forbes Spain, with an article titled “Llevar el océano en la muñeca” (Wear the Ocean on Your Wrist).

Forbes Nautik Faro de Vigo La Voz de Galicia El Español El Correo Gallego The Luxonomist

To explore more about Angela’s journey, check out her video interview by Forbes from the previous year.