Natural color lavender, cultured Chinese fresh water pearl necklace with an 18K white gold pearl pendant.

Svedberg and Whiting have recently joined forces to become ATHENAE, a new age powerhouse of design innovation in the fine art-jewelry world. Their high karat gold and platinum designs incorporate some of the finest and most unusual gemstones from around the world. Their works are inspired from an amalgam of extensive travels and study of the art and architecture of ancient civilizations. They have developed an original style of hand crafted sculptural jewelry, created especially for the discerning jewelry collector. They hand construct all their original designs, whether a 22 karat gold custom one-of-a-kind, or a piece from their 18 karat gold collection. Their hope is that their work “will transcend throughout eternity as a silent testimony to the creative force and love that humans can outwardly express."

Works can be seen at their studios in Camden, Maine, at Carver Hill Gallery in Rockland, Maine, at select art and craft shows around the country and at www.AthenaeArt.com