ARTIST'S SPOTLIGHT - stefania indelicato
- eliane de luca peres
- Jun 15
- 3 min read
Stefania and I connected on Instagram about four years ago. I discovered her beautiful, deeply meaningful work and, of course, shared many of her pieces. When I planned my trip to London last December (which I mentioned in my Stories), she immediately reached out, suggesting it would be wonderful for us to meet. I wholeheartedly agreed, but unfortunately, my three short days were packed with art shows, studio visits, and time with family.
We tried to make it happen, but it wasn't meant to be, and I was genuinely saddened that we never managed to sit down for a coffee. Still, we’ve remained in close contact, and I continue to share her unique and thoughtful work. I love it when rings inspire me — that’s one of the reasons I created this page: to inspire. Stefania’s work certainly does that, and she herself is such a sweet and generous soul.
I truly hope we’ll finally meet in person one day to talk about jewelry, culture, and life. In the meantime, it’s a pleasure to share her rich story today.
My journey into the world of jewellery didn't quite follow a traditional or linear route. Having completed a BA in Arabic Studies and an MA in Development Studies in London, jewellery was never on the cards as a career path. It had, however, always been an important part of my story. It influenced and shaped me more than I could have possibly ever known and imagined.
I grew up in an artistic and eclectic home and as a child, I would watch my mother return from the souk of Omdurman in Sudan with her hands full of treasures...Bedouin silver, amber beads, ancient agates, millefiori beads, and more. Each piece she brought home held a story, a whisper of the women who wore them before us, the spice routes, ancestral rituals, flavours of a nomadic past, all a thread tying us to a deeper heritage. Those early experiences left an imprint on me. Through my Mama I learned that jewellery could be more than adornment, it is a portal of heritage and identity and a window to the past. She taught me to love and appreciate the souk, and find beauty and purpose in everything. Even in the most humble pieces. I guess much of this, laid the foundation for my journey.
Years later in London, what became my adoptive home, I found myself drawn back to those same materials - amber with its warm, honeyed glow; ebony with its strong and majestic beauty; old silver etched with tribal symbols; colourful beads with mysterious pasts. With a deep yearning to stay connected to my home, Ambersouk was born.
My work is a fusion of cultures, an alchemy of East and West, and my aesthetic is intentionally tactile, organic, and steeped in storytelling. I am inspired by ancient African Bedouin adornment, the quiet strength of nomadic women, and the textures of the desert - weathered, elemental, and timeless. In every collection, from Amber to Nubia to Badawi, I try to honour the past while creating something that speaks to today’s woman: bold, thoughtful, and deeply connected to her roots.
Jewellery as a Voice and a Legacy
Now more than ever, especially in light of the war devastating Sudan, I feel a responsibility to keep telling our stories. Through my jewellery, I hope to educate and inspire - to shine light on a culture that is rich, layered, and too often overlooked. Each piece I make is a quiet act of resistance and remembrance. It says: we are still here. Our beauty, our strength, our legacy endures.
Beyond the jewellery, I am deeply passionate about creating social impact. I support Kids for Kids, a charity doing vital work in Darfur (Sudan), helping communities access clean water, education, and sustainable livelihoods. My hope for Amberosouk is to be more than simply a brand, but a bridge between cultures, a celebration of heritage, and a force for good. Winning the JGAA (Jewellery & Gem Association of Africa) Award at GemGenève this year was an incredibly proud moment, and a reminder of how far this dream has come.
As I look ahead, I am excited to expand my voice, through new collaborations, bespoke pieces, and exhibitions that amplify voices silenced by conflict. Always, all with a deep love for the soul of Sudan.
