Sophia Forero

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Sophia Forero is a jewelry designer. She creates jewelry with colors and textures inspired by her study of international cultures, including Tuareg culture and Byzantine art.

Educated at the University of Illinois for her undergraduate degree and then at the University of Chicago for her Master's, Sophia Forero lived in Eastern Europe working for the US Peace Corps as a teacher.

In 2002, Sophia won Marshall Field’s Distinction in Design award, coming in first place over hundreds of designers. Sophia’s pieces have since been featured in such publications as Women’s Wear Daily, Lucky, the Chicago Tribune, the Chicago Sun-Times, and Chicago Social. She has appeared on WLS morning broadcast and her work has been on various television spots including CNN and Chicago’s 190 North.

Sophia’s pieces have been worn by several celebrities, including Nia Vardalos and Caroline Rhea.

Sophia lives and works in Illinois with her husband and four children.