ANNA New York
Ita Gemstone Cheese Plate & Spreader by ANNA New York
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The Ita Gemstone Cheese Plate & Spreader Set by ANNA New York is the epitome of accessible elegance, and one of the most versatile pieces in our collection. The plate is the perfect size and shape to display delicious snacks, but is equally mesmerizing on its own as an object, crafted by mother nature. Bonus: it’s made of agate, which is said to bring calmness to its owner.
- Smoke Agate, Azure Agate & Nickel-Plated Zinc
- Made in Brazil
- Each cheese plate & spreader set is unique in color, shape and pattern
- Hand wash with warm water and mild soap.
- Plate: Approx. 6.5” D x .5” H / 17 D cm x 1 H cm
- Spreader: 6” x .5” x .5” / 15cm x 1cm x 1cm
Our Agate cheese plate is made of pure Agate, a semi-precious gemstone thought to soothe and calm the mind, the body, and the spirit. A perfect gift for an enlightened friend (or yourself), it is believed to provide peaceful energy for the home.
Standard processing is 3-7 business days
Founder
Anna Rabinowicz
I founded ANNA New York in 2002, in my grandmother’s basement in Queens, New York. It was a family business and a matriarchy from the very beginning. My mother and grandmother put the little rubber feet on the bottoms of our agate gemstone coasters, our first design, at the kitchen table. Today, we continue to be a female-owned and operated company. My daughter Talia (11) now helps me to create our new designs.
Founder
Anna Rabinowicz
I am trained as a product designer, and studied both engineering and art in at Stanford University - a curious mix between left/right brain! As an older engineering student, I was one of the only women in my class, and in the machine shop. My research (then, and now) was on biologically-inspired design.
After school, I continued my interest in biomorphic design by designing prosthetic knees and devices for cardiac surgery. I became a Professor of Product Design at Parsons School of Design and Stanford University, for nearly 15 years. While a professor, I founded ANNA New York – which has become, for me, the ultimate vehicle for creating naturally-inspired designs.