
One rainy afternoon, I found myself flipping through stacks of vintage NatGeo magazines in my attic, feeling nostalgic about their stories and images. Inspired by their beauty (and a little restless creativity), and with the help of an artist friend who was marbleizing these pages for works of art on canvas, I started experimenting. After some trial and error—and a love for jewelry-making and marbleized paper—GeoGraphic Gems was born in 2018.
The result? One-of-a-kind jewelry and accessories, each piece crafted by hand using a natural process that marbleizes the pages of vintage National Geographic magazines into swirling patterns of color and texture. They’re lightweight, vibrant, and have an organic, almost stone-like look—yet every piece started out as those familiar pages filled with maps, photos, and stories from across the globe.
Because of this process, no two pairs are ever exactly alike. Each set takes on its own unique blend of tones and patterns, so the pair you choose is truly one-of-a-kind—just like you.
I use hypoallergenic stainless steel hooks and bezels for comfort, and if you prefer, I also offer a sterling silver line of earrings—so you can wear your piece every day, worry-free.
How GeoGems are born
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Hi there! My name is Marcia Passos ... I'm Brazilian/American, living in New England and the creator of GeoGraphic Gems. Folks in my region of New Hampshire may know me as editor of regional magazines. But I not only love producing new magazines; I also love collecting vintage National Geographic magazines. I also love traveling to the beautiful places the magazine has covered in the past.
Hope you enjoy your Geo-Graphic Gems as much as I enjoy creating them for you!