ANNA New York
Lumino Gemstone Coasters by ANNA New York
Materials
The Lumino Gemstone Coasters by ANNA New York are designed to bring peace to the home. These slices of pure, semi-precious Agate were forged in ancient lava streams, and thought to promote calmness and pleasant dreams. Each is edged in pure silver, and no two are alike.
- Set of 4
- Pure Silver-Plated Gemstones, Smoke Agate, Sand Agate, Azure Agate, Midnight Agate
- Made in Brazil
- Each coaster is unique in color, shape and pattern
- Hand wash with mild soap and damp soft cloth. Polish with silver polishing cream as necessary.
- Approx. 4” D x 1” H / 10 D cm x 3 H cm
Our Agate coasters are sculpted from a gemstone thought to encourage calmness and peace. The antioxidant effects of pure gold and silver, which we apply to the edges of these crystal coasters, have been studied by scientists. Our gemstone coasters are believed to bring just the kind of positive energy and protection needed at home.
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.