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Carolina Santos Read was born in London and raised in Madrid and Connecticut where she studied at the Casa de Cultura and Eastern CT Ballet. She was in numerous productions including "The Nutcracker," "The Sleeping Beauty" (Young Aurora), "Hoedown" (Cowgirl), and a soloist in Balanchine's "Concerto Barroco." Carolina has attended many summer dance intensives including the Kirov Academy of Ballet, the Juilliard School, Ballet Hispanico, the Carmen Roche ballet school and the Amor de Dios flamenco school in Spain. Carolina was awarded two gold medals with distinction at American Academy of Ballet's Performance Awards, and was recipient of the Shoreline Arts Alliance dance scholarship in 2004.<br /><br />

She graduated from Fordham University with a BFA in dance in conjunction with the Alvin Ailey School and a BA in Political Science. She has worked with choreographers Maximo Luna, Christopher Huggins, Troy Powell, Sylvia Waters, Pascal Rioult, Nathan Trice, Ronald K. Brown, Pedro Ruiz, Robert Battle, Kazuko Hirabayashi, Jacqui Buglisi, and performed Ramon Oller's "Besame" solo set by Irene Hogarth of Ballet Hispanico. In the spring of 2008 she performed as a guest artist with Annabella Gonzalez Dance Theater. In August 2008 she performed as tango dancer and dance captain in an Actors Equity (AEA) production of "Evita" at the Ivoryton Playhouse in CT. She then performed with Ballet Hispanico's Senior Ensemble in Manhattan.<br /><br />

Carolina has acted in commercials, film and television including "Beautiful Girls," "The Reflection," and "Friends With Kids" (Chicago dancer) as well as Princess Sophie's Secretary on Season 4 of Gossip Girl, a stewardess in ABC's "Pan Am" pilot, and Johnny's girlfriend on "Tattoo Nightmares." She models for commercial print work and has danced in music videos. In March 2010 Carolina performed in "Canto," an all-women flamenco piece choreographed by Melinda Marquez. April-September 2010 she toured the UK with England's Giffords Circus as dancer and assistant choreographer. She performed in plays "La Revolucion" and "Moctezuma" at NYC's Mint Theater, as well as "The Producers" and "Home for the Holidays" in CT.  She most recently performed a flamenco solo in the 2012 Provincetown Dance Festival and was seen Off-Broadway in 50 Shades! The Musical at the Gramercy Theater. She is currently working in the ghost opera "Circle of Haunts" in NYC, and in March she will once again guest artist with Annabella Gonzalez Dance Theater

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Made in Earth Jewelry!

Carolina Santos Read

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Wearing Made in Earth collection Black Obsidian skull bolo tie, skull ring, and bracelet. Wearing a Black Obsidian will aid in removing negativity and protecting from psychic attacks by helping to keep you shielded. All of the stones' energetic prop…

Wearing Made in Earth collection Black Obsidian skull bolo tie, skull ring, and bracelet. Wearing a Black Obsidian will aid in removing negativity and protecting from psychic attacks by helping to keep you shielded. All of the stones' energetic properties from photos to follow will be listed below in the body of the post.

Wearing Made in Earth Collection Raw Cavensite drop earring, pendant, and ring as well as Herkimer Diamond bracelet. See post below for the stones' energetic properties.&nbsp;

Wearing Made in Earth Collection Raw Cavensite drop earring, pendant, and ring as well as Herkimer Diamond bracelet. See post below for the stones' energetic properties. 

Wearing Made in Earth Collection 14K Gold Vermeil Finished Herkimer Diamond Pendant and 14K Gold Vermeil Finished Herkimer Diamond Ring. See post for Herkimer Diamond's energetic properties.

Wearing Made in Earth Collection 14K Gold Vermeil Finished Herkimer Diamond Pendant and 14K Gold Vermeil Finished Herkimer Diamond Ring. See post for Herkimer Diamond's energetic properties.

Wearing Made in Earth Collection  (on my left hand, from top to bottom): Citrine Mid Ring, Aquamarine Ring, and Labradorite Ring (right hand, from top to bottom): Amethyst Mid Ring, Amethyst Ring, Peridot Open Front Ring, and Citrine Ring. See post …

Wearing Made in Earth Collection  (on my left hand, from top to bottom): Citrine Mid Ring, Aquamarine Ring, and Labradorite Ring (right hand, from top to bottom): Amethyst Mid Ring, Amethyst Ring, Peridot Open Front Ring, and Citrine Ring. See post for each gemstone's energetic properties. 

Wearing Made in Earth Collection Amethyst bracelet and ring as well as earrings. Please see below for the healing and energetic properties of Amethyst.

Wearing Made in Earth Collection Amethyst bracelet and ring as well as earrings. Please see below for the healing and energetic properties of Amethyst.

Wearing Made in Earth Collection&nbsp;Black Tourmaline Pendant, Black Tourmaline Open Front Ring (on my right hand), Black Tourmaline Ring (on my left hand), Black Tourmaline Bracelet, and I'm holding a Pyrite Cluster. Please see below for the energ…

Wearing Made in Earth Collection Black Tourmaline Pendant, Black Tourmaline Open Front Ring (on my right hand), Black Tourmaline Ring (on my left hand), Black Tourmaline Bracelet, and I'm holding a Pyrite Cluster. Please see below for the energetic properties of the stones.

Wearing Made in Earth Collection Pyrite Cluster Pendant, Pyrite Cluster Ring (on my right-hand index finger), Pyrite Slice Ring (on my right-hand middle finger) and Pyrite Cluster Bracelet. Please see below for the energetic properties.

Wearing Made in Earth Collection Pyrite Cluster Pendant, Pyrite Cluster Ring (on my right-hand index finger), Pyrite Slice Ring (on my right-hand middle finger) and Pyrite Cluster Bracelet. Please see below for the energetic properties.

Wearing Made in Earth Collection Fluorite Pendant and rings. Please see below for the energetic properties of this stone.

Wearing Made in Earth Collection Fluorite Pendant and rings. Please see below for the energetic properties of this stone.

Wearing Made in Earth Collection Jadeite Drop Earrings, ring, and pendant. More details below on the healing properties of this stone.

Wearing Made in Earth Collection Jadeite Drop Earrings, ring, and pendant. More details below on the healing properties of this stone.

Wearing Made in  Earth Collection Peridot Drop Earrings, pendant, and rings. More on the stone's energetic properties below. All photography by Francisco Graciano.

Wearing Made in  Earth Collection Peridot Drop Earrings, pendant, and rings. More on the stone's energetic properties below. All photography by Francisco Graciano.

Hi there! 

As I wrote about in last week's NYFW recap, I had the opportunity to set up a shoot with Made in Earth jewelry after attending their fashion week presentation. Francisco and I fell in love with the company, the jewelry, and the energy behind all the gemstones and their origins and mining processes.  

In our shoot I had the opportunity to wear a lot of their jewelry which I just LOVED! Please see individual photo captions above for all their gemstone names and below for their meanings, healing and energetic properties as well as origins which is what makes each and every piece special. The craftsmanship from their original form to the jewelry they are fashioned into is just beautiful and I'm so proud to have gotten to work with this brand! Their pieces and colors are perfect for the upcoming spring season!

I can't wait to wear my new pieces (I am now the proud owner of rainbow pyrite earrings and an adventurine skull ring) and also coming up I'll be styling one of their ensembles for Francisco's Lincoln Center gala for Paul Taylor Dance Company. 

Xo,

Carolina  

STONE INFOMATION:

1.Black Obsidian - Wearing a Black Obsidian will aid in removing negativity and protecting from psychic attacks by helping to keep you shielded. This stone is from Mexico.

2.Cavensite - Wearing this stone allows you to channel your spiritual truth and aids in connecting with spirits. This stone is from India.

3. Herkimer Diamond -This is the stone of attunement and new beginnings, but also aids in tension release and energy alignment. This stone is from New York!

4.Citrine - The golden girl of the Quartz family, this stone never needs cleansing and is known as the stone for wealth and abundance. This stone is from Brazil.

5. Aquamarine - Aquamarine is famous for its stunning oceanic shades of blues and greens. Known as the ‘stone of courage’, this gem will give you the strength to step up to life’s challenges. This stone is from Brazil.

6. Labradorite - With an electric blue and sometimes multi-colored sheen. The stone of vitality and originality, Labradorite will allow you to be yourself. This stone is from Madagascar.

7. Amethyst - Amethyst, a purple variety of quartz, is a timeless classic that will never go unnoticed. Allow this gem to aid in meditation and channel your inner spirituality. This stone is from South Africa.

8. Peridot - This gemstone can help give you strength and aid in regeneration. This stone is from Pakistan.

9. Black Tourmaline - This stone repels and blocks negative energies and can also aid in the removal of negative energies within a person or space. This stone is from Brazil.

10. Pyrite - Delicate yet dominant, each cluster of golden Pyrite crystals shows the true magic of nature’s craft. The stone for memory enhancement, this Pyrite will also shield you against negative energies. This stone is from Peru.

11. Rose Quartz - Perfect stone for love. Let this stone help you to love yourself and open your Heart Chakra to receive love from others. This stone is from Madagascar.

12. Fluorite - Fluorite is loved for its jewel-toned shades of blue, green and purple. Wear this translucent gem to help you to live in the present while enhancing your logical and intuitive abilities. This stone is from China.

13. Jadeite - Known as the “stone of magic” in Mayan and Aztec cultures, Jadeite unites and improves dysfunctional relationships while offering protection and good fortune. This stone is from Burma.