It’s hard to know what makes more of a splash in a photo: the jewelry by Austin-based designer Nina Berenato or the women who wear it. The Lioness Mask or Beyoncé. The XL Sewing Needle Earring or Megan Thee Stallion. The Lip to Chin Cuff or Angelina Jolie. Berenato’s work redefines what jewelry can be. Why confine it to the ear, finger, or neck? Why not wear a thin strip of gold shaped to contour the nose, lips, and chin?And it started so traditionally. In 2010, Berenato moved to New York with a degree in fashion from the University of Missouri and landed an apprenticeship with Brooklyn artist Elizabeth Thompson. The jeweler took Berenato under her wing and introduced her to metalwork. Five years later,…
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