Miami Beach, FL (October 30 2007) – SEPTIMO by Silvia Fassardi, Gustavo Rohrscheib, a line of semi-precious jewelry named for the Spanish translation of the lucky number seven, is a celebration of nature. Nature is mirrored in all aspects of the collection’s texture, colors and materials, giving it an organic vibe that is also luxurious. It is this luxe-bohemian appeal that has made SEPTIMO by Silvia Fassardi a fashionista favorite. Designer Silvia Fassardi takes common objects found in nature, such as twigs and sea coral, and molds them into her jewelry designs, utilizing a 24-karat-gold overlay process. She also casts animal imagery – dragons, birds and snakes – and fashions these elements into oversized charms that adorn large cuff bracelets, chain necklaces, rings and earrings, incorporating smoky quartz, turquoise, mother of pearl, jade, carnelian, coral and onyx. SEPTIMO pieces are bold and majestic, perfect for the modern goddess. Originally from Venezuela, designer Silvia Fassardi has been creating jewelry for 15 years. In 1988, while teaching a jewelry-making class, Fassardi’s long-time friend Gustavo Rohrscheib discussed starting a company together due to the high demand for her pieces from her students and fellow teachers. This collaboration between friends brought forth SEPTIMO, which is now making a huge statement to an international audience. “My goal is to design pieces that have incredible meaning behind them, with that meaning impacting the wearer,” says Fassardi. “Most of my inspiration comes from art and nature, my two passions in life. This intense love translates into my work and every collection.” The SEPTIMO collection also includes leather accessories such as handbags, wallets and belts, and shoes. Retail prices for the SEPTIMO by Silvia Fassardi semi-precious jewelry collection range from $115 for earrings to $400 for an extra-wide cuff bracelet. Adored by celebrities that include Gloria Estefan, supermodel Janice Dickinson and the First Lady of Panama, Vivian Fernández de Torrijos, SEPTIMO by Silvia Fassardi has become a force in the fashion world. SEPTIMO can be found at retailers worldwide, including Bloomingdale’s, and at specialty boutiques including hip.e boutique (Coral Gables, FL), Barbara Katz (Boca Raton), Urup (Bahamas), Willow (Houston), Pinache (Chicago) and online at www.septimofashion.com. For media inquiries, sample requests or interviews, please contact: Stacey Renée Benedetti/Kristina Lynch (stacey@taraink.com/kristina@taraink.com) of TARA, Ink. at 305.864.3434, ext. 140/153