Sage Machado’s jewelry designs and studio

Machado’s studio is filled with antiques that she has collected. Here, a French bust from the 1940s models a faux turquoise collar and the wooden bust to the right wears a child-sized ceremonial vest with Tibetan coral and African glass beads.  (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

Machado’s jewelry pieces are often reworked parts from deconstructed antiques. The Empress necklace features a Japanese Bone Noh mask from the 1940s, along with black Obsidian and black sapphire detailing.  (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

An antique perfume bottle pendant from the early 1900s is just one of the antiques Machado will rework into her jewelry.  (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

Machado also creates her own perfume oils that come in roll-on bottles. From left, Onyx, Amber, Topaz and Garnet scents.  (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

Machado’s scents also extend to her candle collection, which include larger candles to travel-friendly sizes.  (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

Machado creates unique jewelry pieces for clients after a consultation in which she asks clients about their likes, dislikes, attitudes, lifestyle and issues. Shown here are a variety of stones and pendants from Machado’s necklaces: Kyanite oval beads circa 1900, amber beads, a jade horn, agate horn and Citrine pendent from 1880.  (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

“I’m a compassionate human being, and I really, truly do what I do because I really like helping people and bringing light and art and color into their life,” Machado says.  (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

Machado fashions jewelry to address issues clients may have. For instance, if extra luck or protection is needed, Machado creates a unique protective bauble.  (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

Machado’s Druzy quartz angel wing sits atop blue Kyanite oval beads.  (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

Faceted nuggets and a pendant of Arizona turquoise lay next to carnelian barrel beads circa 1800.  (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

Machado’s studio houses items that inspire her, including this dressform holding an Indian gown from 1930 and a Gypsy necklace from 1960.  (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

Machado’s world of color, texture and detail is apparent in her work. This antique fish pendant from 1920 symbolizes abundance and wealth, with a raw carnelian necklace.  (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)

“I’m not just giving [clients] words but a tangible object, something beautiful they can wear on their body to help remind themselves, ‘Look, I’m wearing this ring. It’s my wellness stone. The vibrations are protecting me from the planets shifting.’” said Machado. Shown here, a 14-karat green gold crown ring encrusted with lemon topaz.  (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)