By Vennette Lailani Seprado
Social media platforms such as Instagram are a treasure trove of ideas, products, and suppliers relevant to the wedding industry. Planning a wedding and getting hold of suppliers who can turn dreams into reality are often done online these days since it has become easier to access and communicate real time. And it was through Instagram that WE came across a jewelry company who have been exploring the metaphysical properties of gems and crystals in their handcrafted fine jewelry. Get to know more about METANOIA MANILA.
Metanoia is a Greek word that means “a transformative change of heart” or “spiritual conversion”. This was the word they chose to represent their jewelry label because of the transformative power of crystals in our daily lives. They initially catered to bridal jewelry working with mainstream diamond rings, until they saw a whole new facet in the mineral kingdom and explored other gems and stones in all the colors of the rainbow with different vibrational frequencies that made them have a “change of heart”.
Today, Metanonia’s designs are uncomplicated with a strong focus on quality gemstones. According to Marcel Angelo Zapata of Metanoia – “Our design aesthetic is both traditional and revolutionary. Ready-made pieces of Metanoia Manila borders on the whimsical right down to the down linear. It stemmed from my background in architecture back in college that really became useful when it came to the needed attention to detail”.
In the jewelry business, the market for engagement rings remains profitable. The demand for the hardest natural substance known to man is at an all-time high ever since De Beers launched a campaign that forever tied diamonds with engagements and weddings. When it comes to engagement ring settings, diamonds still reign supreme. Sticking to the classics made sense because jewelry is after all, still an investment. Although not all diamonds are good investment pieces, rarity is entirely another factor. A fine quality diamond will hold its value well for decades to come. Only a few in a thousand diamonds will yield the coveted nearly colorless and flawless stones; even rarer are colored diamonds like red, pink, blue, green, orange, purple and yellow. Such stones can command higher values.
With unpredictable inflation rates, it seemed both reasonable and practical to look for other alternatives that won’t break the bank. Nowadays, there seems to be a growing trend in using more colored stones. Recognizing this demand, Metanoia offered new designs featuring some of their favorites such as emeralds known for its verdant color signifying love, fertility, life, and spring. Tanzanite, in fact, is a thousand times rarer than diamonds. Tanzanite is a blue variety of Zoisite that changes color from blue to indigo. It is a high vibration stone that resonates with the natural extrasensory abilities of the human being.
Metanoia believes in using stones that are meaningful to the couple such as birthstones. Here are some tips they shared on what to consider when choosing engagement rings:
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Clients shouldn’t be afraid of adding a personal touch in an engagement ring’s design.
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Engagement rings have to be sturdy since they are meant to be worn every day with the wedding band.
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Wearability should be considered, as rings should be comfortable enough to wear on a daily basis without getting in the way of the wearer’s activities or even clothing.
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Recycle heirloom pieces and add some glitter with reasonably priced smaller diamonds as good accent stones to increase its aesthetic appeal.
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Research the metaphysical properties of the stones and sometimes you’ll be utterly surprised on how it fits like a glove to the person you’ll give it to.
Zapata advises “I always tell my clients that weddings are usually one time occasions in a person’s life but engagement rings and wedding bands are meant to be worn every day and in most cases outlive the couple and handed down to future generations.”
Most of their jewelry is custom made and some pieces exclusively designed for a specific client but they also have ready-made pieces available. They have plans to put up a physical store sometime this year but all inquiries and business transactions are handled through their Instagram page, metanoia.mnl for the time being.
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