Jewelry is an object of adornment and distinguishes the wearer. Modern talismans, artistic jewelry fully evokes the work of the artist who created it. Each of these artists thinks beyond traditional jewelry to give new strength to the ring, bracelet and necklace. If the artist is Alicia Penalba, you can feel that the jewel has become a sculpture. The grams of gold or silver or the number of carats will no longer matter; The talent, the genius of the artist and the quality of her creation will matter more.

(Journal Artcurial, October 1980)