Our Mission

Since a child, South Australian artist, Vanessa Pinos-Clarke has had an affinity for the natural word; gemstones in particular. Phases and Tides is not just a brand, but a vessel to connect to community, a ripple in the sea of planetary change, a voice for our wildlife, a passion to communicate truth, self-expression and a fight for freedom.

Vanessa works with only 925 sterling silver (recycled where possible) and uses gemstones and other natural elements to create wearable symbols of luck, alchemy and ancient wisdom, while making a statement. Some gems and shells are sourced herself in SA, while others have been ethically sourced from other high quality Australian dealers.

Combining poetry and photography within her craft is a strong form of expression. She uses her own experiences, with the wisdom from nature and the ancient world to find meaning in each of her designs, while combining the physical with the metaphysical as inspiration.

Vanessa finds purpose in her designs to awaken one’s own truth, power and bring back the wisdom of the natural world. 

Our mission is to help end fast fashion and promote a self sufficient lifestyle by creating slow made adornments, with the intention to last generations, which in return should limit overconsumption, and end human slavery - hoping to benefit the environment, wildlife and people. Think twice before you buy. It is our job to care for our planet, our wildlife and each other! A small percentage of all purchases are donated to 'Take 3 for the sea' to assist in the future of our marine life and our ocean.

Our message is to wear with purpose, intention and meaning.

Phases and Tides recognises that we are creating on Kaurna land, and pays respect to the Kaurna people, recognising they are the traditional custodians of the land, and respects their past, present and future.