This 2022, I made one of the biggest transitions in my career thus far. I introduced FERTILE ASCENSION, my first fine jewelry collection.
![The Fertile Ascension Collection with DeBeers Code of Origin Diamonds. It includes a statement ring, a set of earrings, two necklaces and a ring, that can also be used for alternative engagement](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0177/8892/8064/files/AM_Group_480x480.jpg?v=1656982078)
Group photo of the 5-piece collection, incorporating DeBeers Code of Origin Diamonds.
Utilizing the Earthworm as a metaphor of physical inspiration, FERTILE ASCENSION represents the different stages of a person’s life, from birth into adulthood (I.e. The cycle of life).
![The Mother Earth Statement Ring, as worn by the designer herself](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0177/8892/8064/files/The_Mother_Earth_Statement_Ring_2022_480x480.jpg?v=1660188864)
The Mother Earth Statement Ring is the piece that births the entire collection. Photo taken by me in April 2022.
You may ask, "why Earthworms?" Well, the inspiration came from a visit down the American Museum of Natural History's Hall of Biodiversity.
![Inspiration moodboard for Fertile Ascension](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0177/8892/8064/files/AMJ_Fertile_Ascension_Inspo_AMNH_480x480.jpg?v=1660197159)
The Inspiration for the collection began at the American Museum of Natural History. Photos taken by me.
I personally found them gross at first but through research and discovery, I learned so much about their significance in our world and their role; they clean the earth and keep it healthy and fertilized.
![Fertile Ascension Poem](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0177/8892/8064/files/1659058185940_1_480x480.jpg?v=1660194810)
Poem written by me for launch of the collection
The collection was conceived over the course of 18 months.The 5-piece capsule will continue to grow and develop into a larger collection into the future.
Group photo of The Radiance x COUTURE Designers, taken at The COUTURE Show in Las Vegas on June 2022.
Launched at The Radiance x COUTURE in partnership with DeBeers Group, the collection is made of 14K gold and DeBeers Code of Origin diamonds.
![The Promise Ring with DeBeers Code of Origin Diamond](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0177/8892/8064/files/AMJ_The_Promise_Ring_Image_on_White_Background_for_COUTURE_480x480.jpg?v=1658881833)
The Promise Ring. Photo by Alain Simic.
In my upcoming series, "The Making Of..." I will be discussing each piece in detail, how it was designed, and how it was made.
Stay tuned!
P.S. You can Pre-Order the collection through August 31st, 2022 or email angely@angelymartinezjewelry.com for any questions on the pieces offered.