OUR STORY
The Artisan: Liliana Olmos & The Soul of Jewelry
My journey with jewelry began at a young age, captivated by the intricate work in my uncle Salomon’s workshop in Bogotá, Colombia. Those early lessons instilled in me a profound respect for traditional techniques and the belief that jewelry truly has a soul. There is a special feeling in knowing that something you wear was handmade with love, and that a skilled artisan poured hours of work into making it completely unique.
Driven by this passion, I established Olmox Jewelry in Houston, Texas, in 2011 to bring this rich heritage to a new home. I have always been drawn to intricate detail, but my design philosophy is grounded in everyday wearability. I believe that clean design is beautiful, working with the finest materials is fundamental, and true style never fades. You don’t need a lot of jewelry to create endless options—just the right pieces.
For the past 15 years, I have had the incredible privilege of traveling across the country to share my work at some of the nation’s most acclaimed fine art events. Exhibiting at prestigious shows like the One of a Kind Show in Chicago, the Ann Arbor Original Street Art Fair, ACC Baltimore, the Columbus Arts Festival, the Bayou City Art Festival, The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival, and the Cottonwood Art Festival has been an extraordinary journey. Meeting art lovers in person and building lifelong relationships with wonderful collectors nationwide continues to be one of the most rewarding aspects of my career.
Every piece I design in my Houston studio fuses the inspiration of ancient art with modern elegance. I am devoted to creating original fine filigree jewelry with the highest quality and care, ensuring that every unreplicable creation is not just an accessory, but an extension of handcrafted art.
The Timeless Art of Filigree
Filigree is more than a technique; it is a delicate poetry written in precious metal. Rooted in history and tracing back over 5,000 years to ancient Mesopotamia, filigree is the art of transforming pure gold and silver into exquisite, lace-like ornamental designs. Unlike modern cast jewelry, true filigree cannot be replicated by machines or molds. It relies entirely on the artisan's vision, patience, and the steady rhythm of their hands. It is an enduring artistic legacy where rigid metals are coaxed into fluid, breathtaking patterns that feel as light as air yet carry the weight of centuries of tradition.
Uncompromising Craftsmanship
The creation of our jewelry is a true labor of love, requiring an exceptional amount of handwork and unwavering precision. The process begins with precious metals that are manually stretched and spun into incredibly fine, pliable threads—sometimes no thicker than a strand of hair. These ultra-fine threads are then meticulously twisted and coaxed by hand into highly detailed floral motifs and intricate scrollwork. Finally, with the careful sweep of a blowtorch, the artist solders the design together at microscopic points of contact. This intricate dance of fire and fine wire results in jewelry that is beautifully delicate yet structurally strong. Because every single thread and tiny bead is placed entirely by hand, every piece in the Olmox collection is a one-of-a-kind work of art.
Contact me at 832-454-6326. Email :info@olmox.com
