ABOUT | Qimera Studio

HEART & SOUL OF QIMERA STUDIO

My name is Constança Vargas. Every single jewel is conceived and shaped by me. I design and produce all the pieces at QIMERA STUDIO. My background has nothing to do with goldsmithing, but life is full of surprises, and one day I found myself learning the craft in a workshop with four goldsmiths who have dedicated decades of their lives to it. Four men to whom I owe my gratitude and from whom I still have much to learn.

Now, I spend my time at my workbench, where I find joy in creating, experimenting, and crafting each piece with care and creativity. If you had told me I'd end up here, I wouldn't have believed it. But I turned my life around 180º, leaving behind an already established career in search of a full heart.

Qimera Studio is not a jewellery brand. It’s an alchemy of emotions, translated into form.
Here, metals are shaped not by trends, but by the weight of longing, the lightness of clarity, and the contours of self-discovery.
Every piece begins as a question: What do you desire to embody?

Inspiration doesn’t just come from shapes, nature, or what surrounds us. For me, it comes from feelings, states of mind, and what we desire for our lives. It comes from who we are, who we want to become, and what truly represents us.

To share a little more about myself and what happens throughout my week, and to give you a more immersive glimpse into the backstage of Qimera Studio, I invite you to join our newsletters.
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RESPONSIBILITY MARK

All pieces are made of sterling silver. As they are crafted from noble materials, both their production and marketing are carefully controlled. Each piece is stamped with my goldsmith's mark, as well as the official hallmark of the precious metal used.

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CRAFTSMANSHIP

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Each Qimera Studio piece is crafted individually, by hand, in our Lisbon studio.

Some pieces allow for subtle adjustments in size — a process that demands time, precision, and full attention to detail.

Because no two bodies are the same, we take the time to ensure that each piece fits you — and only you. This level of customization extends the production process by several hours, as every detail is refined slowly, with intention.

This is why each Qimera piece requires singular care. From the first moment to the final polish, nothing is rushed. Every step is done to uphold the highest standard of quality — so that what reaches you is not only beautiful, but lasting.

The result is more than jewellery — it's a quiet luxury. A piece of time. A fragment of care. A reflection of you.

MADE-TO-ORDER

With the exception of our exclusive jewellry and ready-to-go pieces, all of our pieces are made to order. Each pieces of jewellery is manufactured specifically for the customer who orders it. This approach reduces waste and avoids unnecessary inventory build-up, as we only build products to order.

By making products to order, we can better manage the inventory and production process, which leads to a more sustainable and eco-friendly approach. We avoid over-producing products, which would result in excess inventory and waste. Instead, we manufacture jewelry as needed, which reduces wastes and conserves resources.

However, as each product is made to order, it requires some lead time for production and delivery. Each order can take from 15 to 20 business days to ship (with the exception of "Ready to ship" products), depending on the product and order volume. This time allows the manufacturing process and any necessary quality checks to be completed before the product is shipped to the customer.