Alegría, jewels

10 contemporary art jewelry pieces by Sherry Cordova surround the words "Alegria, jewels" and "joy, jewels"

European Exhibition + Sale
Traveling to 9 Countries!

brooches, rings, bracelets and earrings

“Alegría, jewels” is curated by artist and educator Luis Acosta of the Rietveld Academy in Amsterdam

“Alegría, jewels” celebrates the joy of jewelry

The “Alegria” (Joy) in contemporary jewelry is a variety of approaches that celebrate life, creativity, and emotional connection. It is an inexhaustible source of inspiration and creativity. This concept manifests itself in the design, choice of materials, colors, and shapes.

Many of the pieces in this show incorporate vibrant colors, playful shapes and innovative materials, allowing them to evoke feelings of happiness and vitality. Each jewel tells a personal or collective story, transforming the everyday into something extraordinary. They focus on sustainability and creativity, using recycled or unconventional materials, which adds a dimension of hope and responsibility. This combination of aesthetics and social awareness reinforces the idea that art can be a vehicle for “Alegria” (Joy) and transformation.


In this context, jewelry is not just an accessory, but a means to express emotions, connect with others, and celebrate the beauty of life.

Traveling International Juried Exhibit + Sale
Countries / Galleries / Dates

Visit or contact each gallery directly to buy a piece of contemporary art jewelry

Galería Lalabeyou
Madrid, Spain

February – March 2025

DRAT gallery
Ljubljanska ulica 20, Izola, Slovenia

April – May 2025

Galerie Caractère
Neuchâtel, Switzerland

end May – early July 2025

Galerie CEBRA
Andreasstrasse 25, Düsseldorf, Germany

mid July – end August 2025

Gallery uni.versus
Athens, Greece

end September – end October 2025

Galerie Sophie… etc Bijoux Contemporains,
2 rue Gambey, Paris, France

8 Nov – end Dec 2025

Tincal Lab
Porto, Portugal

January – March 2026

Galleria Carlo Lucidi
Rome, Italy

end April – end June 2026

MARINE FAUNA MEETS INDUSTRIAL

Microscopic sea creatures are inspiration for the Sherry Cordova Jewelry designs featured in this show
A preview of the earrings and brooches is shown below
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Elaphospyris Ceratospyris Krausei 3 layer brooch the stainless steel nuts. The spikey brooch is made of a middle layer of low tarnish sterling silver, sandwiched between 2 layers of pure Titanium. Hand made standoffs of low tarnish sterling silver. Fastened with tiny stainless steel screws and nuts.

Elaphospyris Ceratospyris Krausei Brooch

The reversible bracelet makes a statement in low tarnish sterling silver, Titanium, and stainless steel. Lightweight and a joy to wear.

Zygocircus Pentagonus Brooch shaped like the microscopic sea creature of the same name. Brooch is made of low tarnish sterling silver & pure titanium. Joined with stainless steel fasteners and handmade low tarnish sterling silver posts.

Zygocircus Pentagonus Brooch

The reversible bracelet makes a statement in low tarnish sterling silver, Titanium, and stainless steel. Lightweight and a joy to wear.

Elaphospyris Ceratospyris Krausei Earrings Low tarnish sterilng silver, Titanium, niobium, stainless steel Hand drawn, CAD modified, laser cut, hand finished by Sherry Cordova Jewelry

Elaphospyris Ceratospyris Krausei Earrings

The reversible bracelet makes a statement in low tarnish sterling silver, Titanium, and stainless steel. Lightweight and a joy to wear.

Pure titanium brooch created in 3 laser cut layers. Inspired by the microscopic sea creatures Circogonia and Epibulia. Fastened with stainless steel screws and nuts. Round brooch with rounded rectangular rays and triangular spikes on the front.

Circogonia-Epibulia Titanium Brooch

8.3 x 8.3 x 1.8 cm 3.3 inch diameter x 0.7 inchTitanium & stainless steelHand drawn, laser cut & hand formed Features of microscopic radiolaria were enlarged hundreds of times to be visible to the human eye. The brooch is based on two of Ernst Haeckel’s 1862 drawings, a Circogonia and an Epibulia. The brooch creature, a […]

Zygospyrida Liriopyris Hexapoda Brooch, Low Tarnish Sterling Silver, Titanium, Stainless Steel Photo of brooch/pin on pure white background

Zygospyrida Liriopyris Hexapoda Brooch

The reversible bracelet makes a statement in low tarnish sterling silver, Titanium, and stainless steel. Lightweight and a joy to wear.

Zygocircus Pentagonus Earrings in Silver & Titanium: the top layer is low tarnish sterling silver and the bottom layer of each earring is pure titanium. Joined with stainless steel fasteners and low tarnish sterling silver spacers and hung on hand made niobium ear wires.

Zygocircus Pentagonus Earrings

The reversible bracelet makes a statement in low tarnish sterling silver, Titanium, and stainless steel. Lightweight and a joy to wear.

a pair of 3 layer argentium sterling silver earrings with patina on the first hand formed layer

Circogonia-Epibulia Earrings

Circogonia-Epibulia earrings of recycled Argentium sterling silver, stainless steel fasteners, and niobium ear wires

Top and bottom layers of pure titanium, sandwiching a layer of low tarnish sterling silver, fastened with stainless steel. Inspired by the microscopic sea creature Zygospyrida Aegospyris Caprina.

Zygospyrida Aegospyris Caprina Brooch

The reversible bracelet makes a statement in low tarnish sterling silver, Titanium, and stainless steel. Lightweight and a joy to wear.

Zygospyrida Ceratospyris Preyeri Brooch inspired by the microscopic sea creature of the same name. Top layer of this 2 layer pin is made from low tarnish sterling silver. Bottom layer is made from pure grade 2 titanium. The 2 layers are joined with stainless steel fasteners.

Zygospyrida Ceratospyris Preyeri Brooch

The reversible bracelet makes a statement in low tarnish sterling silver, Titanium, and stainless steel. Lightweight and a joy to wear.

Asymmetric earrings in pure titanium and low tarnish sterling silver, fastened with stainless and hung on niobium ear wires. Inspired by the microscopic sea creature Zygospyrida Aegospyris Caprina.

Zygospyrida Aegospyris Caprina Earrings

The reversible bracelet makes a statement in low tarnish sterling silver, Titanium, and stainless steel. Lightweight and a joy to wear.