The Daughters of the West collection is inspired by the female outlaws of the Wild West. Born during a time when women stood in the shadows of their rugged men, the Daughters of the West proved that they were as good - if not better - than their male counterparts. Some of them became legends as outlaws and bandits, shocking society with their ruthless and unladylike behavior. In this collection I used traditional western motifs and folk art patterns to create old west style jewelry pieces with the Nina Berenato twist. I wanted this collection to be super editorial and high fashion, creating pieces that would sparkle in the sun, reminiscent of traditional oulaw dress like spurs, bolos, and elaborate gun holsters. I incorporated body jewelry like harnesses that drape accross your chest, hand jewelry that adorns the nails in an unusual way and earscapes that line the entire ear with southwestern shapes.

This collection is inspired by the symbolism behind two of the most optimistic cards to receive in tarot, the sun card and the star card. Receiving the upright sun card during a reading represents success, radiance and abundance. The Sun card radiates with optimism and positivity. A large, bright sun shines in the sky, representing the source of all life on Earth. With the Star card, anything is possible and the magic is flowing around you. Your heart is full of hope, and your soul is being uplifted to the highest of highs as you realize that your dreams really can come true. I've recreated these ancient symbols of hope and prosperity as talismans to usher in your bright and abundant destiny.

The Mythos collection is inspired by a statue of the Aztec creator god, Quetzalcoatl - a half snake, half feather covered God that Nina saw in the Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City. As feathered serpent deity, he symbolizes opposites, melting together. The destructive and developing earthly characteristics, represented by the snake, with the fertile and rendering forces of the heavens, represented by the bird. This duality is seen across cultures, in Greek mythology as Medusa the Gorgon with snakes for hair and in ancient Egypt, Wadjet, the winged serpent, protected the Pharaohs and controlled the waters of the Nile. This collection celebrates that polarity, remembering that we are not defined by just one characteristic, instead we are multidimensional people, finding a way to make our opposing attributes live in harmony.

This collection is inspired by the Greek myth of Pandora's Box. According to the myth, Zeus gives Pandora a box but warned her never to open it. Pandora couldn’t stay away from the box and the urge to open the box overcame her, and her feminine weaknesses are then blamed for eternity for all the horrible things which flew out of the box including greed, envy, hatred, pain, disease, hunger, poverty, war, and death. However, one part of the myth is often overlooked. Just in time, Pandora slammed the lid to the box back down, the last thing remaining inside of the box was hope. This collection is a reminder that as women, we hold the keys to hope inside of us. We are the vessels of hope, keeping it alive for all of humanity, despite how the world may try to constantly blame and oppress us.

Inspired by an exhibit on contemporary quilting that I saw in early 2020, this collection spotlights the idea that sewing and quilting has often been spoken down upon as, "Women's Work". Growing up in the Midwest and with a love for sewing myself, I wanted to create jewelry designs that pay homage to quilting as an art form. I used Feminist motifs like the Oberlin Star (named for Oberlin College, the first American college to admit black students in 1835 and the first to allow women to receive a Bachelor's degree in 1841) alongside hand-cast fabric samples of my own hand stitching that allow the wearer to feel the same warmth and history that traditional quilts are known for.

The Furiosa collection was made as modern armor for women. The challenges we face can make daily life feel like a battlefield and this collection is a reminder that you are a heroine both to yourself and the other women around you. It's meant to give you strength and is a reminder of the extraordinary power you hold. The collection is inspired by one of my favorite heroines, Furiosa from the movie Mad Max: Fury Road. In the film, Furiosa leads the charge for freedom, but the battle is fought collectively by a group of enslaved women and the allies they find along their way. The women discover their strength, find ways to weaponize their perceived weaknesses and fight for repossession of their own bodies. I took this opportunity to make what I think are some of my most powerful pieces yet, fit to adorn a warrior like Furiosa and a warrior like you.

In Greek mythology, Persephone was the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Demeter. She was a most innocent child, and spent most of her days roaming her the lands of the earth. One Spring day she was kidnapped by Hades, the lord of the Underworld. When her mother realized that her daughter had been stolen, she granted her daughter's three handmaidens, The Sirens, wings so they could search the earth and find her. This collection is inspired by ancient art depictions of the Sirens where they were shown as beautiful maidens wearing elaborate crowns with beautiful wings and claws for feet. Siren's Flight is about freedom. Until the Siren's were granted their wings, they were tied to a life of servitude, but once that they learned to fly, the Sirens soared. They learned to sing, created a home and ultimately, found their purpose.

In 1990 the Kogi people emerged from isolation within the Sierra Nevada mountains to deliver a message to the Western world. The message was simple, a warning to industrialized societies of the potential catastrophic future facing the planet if we don't change our ways. The Aluna collection is inspired by the Kogi's message and aims to encourage the women who wear it to connect back to this mother essence, to respect and protect our planet, and to take steps to make changes in our own lives to benefit our greatest gift, the world we live on. The concentric circles that surround the center are meant to represent the power that each individual has to effect change. One person has the power to ripple out and make the world a better place, one small action by one small action.

Chaos is a collection inspired by the ancient myth of Chaos. According to lore, the world began in a "shapeless heap" and from this chaos, everything was created. Late classical authors redefined Chaos as the chaotic mix of elements that existed in the primordial universe, conflating it with the primal "Mud", from which the first snakes slithered the earth. This collection was highly labor-intensive, as each snakehead was carved in wax and the stones are meticulously set by hand. Each piece is marked with Nina's original diamond maker's mark (her logo from 2010-2023) so there is no doubt that they are an NB original.

An inferno is a fire that is "dangerously out of control". Inspired by the fire that each woman holds inside, this collection is a reminder to the wearer of this power. Composed of hand-carved Goddess bodies, mirrored after ancient sculptures and bronze-cast matchsticks, each piece radiates a light that cannot be contained. It is my hope that every woman who wears this collection feels inspired to release her fire and shine bright.

The Doors of Janus Collection is inspired by the passages and entryways that caught my eye when I first arrived in Austin, TX in 2016. A walker by nature, I couldn't help but notice the vibrant doors that marked each entrance in my new Southern neighborhood and the arching greenery that expanded above the sidewalks, creating a tunnel as I walked along. In ancient Roman religion and mythology, Janus is the god of beginnings and transitions, hence, also of gates, doors, doorways, endings and time. He is usually a two-faced god who looks to the future and to the past.

The Evil Eye is a folk concept that the hostile glance of certain people, gods, animals or mythological figures (depending on the culture) can result in injury, illness or even death. Usually, the victim is unaware of it happening to them and only in hindsight is said “to have received the Evil Eye”. There best way of protection is to wear eye charms that will divert the evil gaze in the first place. These are modern protection pieces and are created in two-toned gold and silver mixed metals.

The Venus Collection is all about the lifelong journey of self love. Modeled after the ancient goddess totem of Venus of Willendorf, a symbol of our divine feminine. It has been suggested that she is a fertility figure, a good-luck totem, a mother goddess symbol. These piecs are all about body love and self-love.

I originally created these glasses for Lizzo's Houston rodeo performance which was cancelled due to Covid. But she loved them so much she wore them in social media videos throughout quarantine and it was so fun to see something I made bring her joy during such a tough time.

The Warrior Collection is inspired by the stories of the Valkyries, Nordic female goddesses who choose who may live and who must die in battle. The Valkyries have often inspired poets as women-warriors. Their name means, "Chooser of the Slain," and they are one of ancient mythology's strongest feminine symbols.