Born to Russian parents, in Buenos Aires, in the hot month of February 1953.  Artistic since childhood, Sergio began making jewelry at the age 12, sold his first piece at 16, obtained an inventor's patent for kinetic pendants at 19, and became an architect at 22.  As the youngest Argentine inventor in 1974, he received an invitation from the U.S. Consul to visit and create his art in America.  Sergio accepted, moved to San Francisco in 1976 and became an American by choice.

Sergio traveled to every continent to learn his craft.  From the Andes to the Himalayas, he met with master craftsmen who taught him ancient metal working techniques and shared their fascinating beliefs of wearing metals for health and vitality. He preserves those traditions by incorporating them in the design of his bracelets.

Successful in his craft, Sergio received countless offers to work with gold and silver, which he did at times, but always returned to his beloved copper. His attachment to the red metal is such that he researched its use throughout history and found the most fascinating facts.  Using copper to treat inflammation was prescribed in the oldest known medical text, the Eber Papyrus. Now we know that copper is an essential mineral for staying healthy, not only for maintaining healthy joints, but also for mental health. We scientifically know that copper is absorbed by our skin. So his bracelets may make wearers feel good not just because of their beauty.

Sergio and Chuck Feil met and became friends in the late 70's.  Since then they traveled together to over 20 countries and have accumulated countless great memories while looking for art and beauty. PanTerra Gallery feels like the newest adventure in this journey.  Interestingly, much of the copper in Sergio's bracelets is from Arizona and may have been mined in Bisbee, so it is now returning home as an art form.