Nestled into poly resin clay, some of the world’s most dazzling stones have been given a striking new home, courtesy of Colombian-born sisters, Claudia and Catalina Pieschacon. With their eponymous brand Cleo & Cat, the stone-studded rings, necklaces, cuffs, brooches and pendants have helped the sisters create a powerful following from both sides of the Atlantic. Designing jewelry that is incomparable to each other, its high quality and undeniable beauty have instantly lifted Cleo & Cat a cut above the competeition.

Founded just over a year ago at Claudia’s kitchen table, the Miami-based has spread like wildfire throughout the industry, making an impact as far as Monaco. Each piece looks like a work of art that could be displayed just as easily in a museum as it is on a woman. However, less artistry and more of nature go into the production of the jewels. Still working out of Claudia’s home in Miami, the duo claim to never rely on sketches. Instead they rely on the clay to mold into whatever shape that captures the imagination at the moment then incorporate the precious and semi-precious stones. It is hard to argue with the results.

Cleo & Cat’s aptly named collections—Drama, Fusion and Nocturnal—capture the magic of the elements where buying just one piece could prove more difficult than eating just one chip. Presently, Cleo & Cat can be found in boutiques around the world, including US, Europe, Japan, Dubai, and Australia, and the sisters plan to open their own Miami boutique by 2010. To view more of the collection or to contact the brand, visit www.CleoAndCatJewels.com.

by Loic Renin