The Long Drive
The back seat of an old car, the windows down, nowhere to be. The pieces you reach for when the moment matters more than the plan.
Back to Essence | Sofia Godinho
Back to Essence
Some places never really let go of us. The Ria de Aveiro at golden hour, the striped houses by the water, an old car that still carries the scent of summers long gone. Back to Essence is a journey home, to the streets that raised us, the friends we return to without needing a reason, and the quiet beauty of belonging.
Timeless jewellery, made to be worn every day and kept for a lifetime, becomes the thread that ties who we are today to where we come from.
The Soul of Back to Essence
Back to Essence was born from a longing for origin. It celebrates the Ria de Aveiro and the small town rhythms that shaped us: the light on the water, the classic cars parked in the shade, the houses painted in soft stripes, the doors we can still open without knocking.
Each piece is designed to feel like a memory you can wear. Clean forms, warm gold, an understated elegance made to move from a slow morning by the lagoon to a long dinner that ends late. This is jewellery about what stays.
Topkapi Necklace
A sculptural gold necklace with an heirloom feel. Worn against a simple shirt, it turns an ordinary morning into something you want to remember.
Leafy Pearl XL Earrings
Gold leaves cradling a natural pearl. Light on the ear, timeless in spirit, made to be handed down.
Portuguese Girl Necklace
A quiet tribute to where we come from. Delicate, personal, the kind of piece you never take off.
Leafy Stones Necklace
Organic lines and warm stones, a everyday necklace that layers beautifully or stands alone.
Inspiration & Concept
The Back to Essence campaign was shot where the story begins: by the Ria de Aveiro, among classic cars, striped houses and the golden light of late afternoon. It is a love letter to roots, to friendship, to the places that made us who we are.
- The Ria de Aveiro and its endless, luminous water
- Vintage cars and the romance of the road home
- Striped houses and the memory of childhood summers
- Warm gold and timeless forms, made to last a lifetime
By the old car, in a long dark dress
Amour Noir Earrings
A heart in deep colour, framed in gold. Romantic without saying too much, made for the drive and the evening that follows.
Lia XL Necklace
A bold, fluid link that carries the eye. The statement piece of the road, effortless against skin and silk alike.
Soleil Ottoman Earrings
Sunbursts in warm gold, a little piece of the afternoon you can keep. Sculptural, confident, unforgettable.
Élysée Earrings
Clean and luminous, designed to catch the last light of the day. The kind of ease that looks like intention.
Waves Cuff
A sculptural wave of gold that wraps the wrist. Effortless on its own, quietly striking stacked, made to move with you.
Lia Earrings
The Lia signature, distilled for the ear. Fluid gold that moves with you, from the lagoon to the table.
Evening by the Water
Navy silk, bare shoulders, the quiet after the sun goes down. Fine gold that lets the moment speak.
Amaré Necklace
Love, worn close. A soft, sculptural pendant that rests exactly where it should, day after day.
Lapis Ethnica Necklace
Deep blue stone and warm gold, a touch of the far away in something that feels like home.
Mazarine Statement Earrings
Bold blooms of gold that frame the face. The confident note in a quiet room.
Gaïa Bangle
A smooth, sculptural cuff inspired by nature. Solid, grounding, the piece you never want to take off.
Petit Coeur Necklace
A small gold heart on a fine chain. Understated, personal, made to be kept forever.
Babylon Ring
An ornate gold ring with an ancient soul. Wear it as your signature, every single day.
Crafted to Last
Every piece in Back to Essence is designed in Portugal and made with premium European components, finished to keep its warmth and shine through everyday wear. Because the things that matter are the things that stay.
- European Designed & Made
- Waterproof, tarnish resistant gold finish
- Hypoallergenic and lightweight
- Timeless designs, made to be handed down
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