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Graziela Kaufman is certified by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) in Colored Gems, Diamonds and Jewelry making and is part of The Contemporary Jewelry Design Group. Learning from her grandfather, Graziela hand-designs every piece. She grew up in Brazil learning about many of the natural resources the country has to offer, and her backyard was a ‘gemological treasure’. She traveled to many different mining towns throughout Brazil learning about the fascinating history behind every stone that would ultimately be the inspiration for her future creations. Graziela currently resides in the Chicago area. Outside of Jewelry, one of Graziela’s passions is to make a difference in the lives of homeless and abused animals, and she is involved with several organizations around the world that help rehabilitate animals of all sorts.