FEALOFANI ELISARA

The Taualuga Collection

In Samoan, TAUALUGA represents the ‘dance of life’ and also the ‘final finesse of a monumental task’. 

Inspired by my Samoan ancestry, I have created beautiful talismans using natures elements to spiritually armour, embellish and empower.

TAUALUGA - [‘G’ is silent. Pronounced tah-oo-ah-loo-nga] 

Fierce is she by Nature

  • “The universe whispered to her as she was birthed into the world…

    FIERCE IS SHE BY NATURE!

    Although she often forgot this truth, she marched to this anthem daily.

  • Lightning Ridge NSW Black Opals (2.47ct) armoured in 18K White, Yellow and Rose Gold

  • AU$22,000

  • Sold at Sevenmarks Gallery

Inheritance of Joy

  • “Like the gold that rushes through her soul on a sunlit day, she always finds joy in the simple things. She closes her eyes overcome with the beauty of nature and gives thanks for the blessings that surround her.”

  • Pilbara Western Australian Quartz with Gold (8.34ct) and Salt/Pepper Diamond (0.84ct) armoured in 18k White, Yellow and Rose Gold.

  • AU$9800

  • SOLD at Courtesy of the Artist

Queen of her own Domain

  • “She believed she was not worthy to take the throne, until she realised her crown was constructed from locks of her hair, and embellished with gems of her truth.”

  • Central Queensland Zircon (4.42ct) with two square shaped Yellow Sapphires (0.50ct) armoured in 18k White, Yellow and Rose Gold Ring.

    Ring size M 1/2

    *Can be resized.

  • AU$8,200

  • Sold at Sevenmarks Gallery

Stillness in Connection

  • “As she floated on the calm sea of truth, her excitement grew, knowing that she was EXACTLY where she was meant to be. She began to swim with great fervour, as the shoreline of life came into view.”

  • Bulgroo Queensland Boulder Opals (49.68ct) armoured in 18k Rose Gold Earrings.

    Dimensions: 69mm (L) x 20mm (W)

  • AU$12,900

  • Sold at Sevenmarks Gallery

Tribal Beauty

  • “She broke away from family knowing that her tribe was elsewhere. She defied the nautical knots in her stomach to follow her heart. It was there she found like minded souls who fought the same fight.”

  • Winton Queensland Boulder Opals (3.82ct) and Marlborough Queensland Chrysoprase (5.22ct) armoured in 18k Rose and Yellow Gold.

    Dimensions: 85mm (L) x 27mm (W)

  • AU$12,900

  • Available at Courtesy of the Artist

To shine from within

  • “Unfamiliar with her surroundings, she closed her eyes and found beauty from within. She then proceeded to illuminate the light in her heart and beamed it out to the universe.”

  • Rubyvale Queensland Chartreuse oval Parti Sapphire (4.77ct) armoured in 18k Yellow Gold.

    Size M

    *Can be resized.

  • AU$29,500

  • Available at Courtesy of the Artist

Beauty below the Surface

  • “As she swims below the surface of this wretched world, she continues to discover beauty in the small things. Surrounded by the spirit of her ancestors, she heeds their advice and dives back into the ocean of curiosity, until she resurfaces with joy again.”

  • Winton Queensland Boulder Opals (16.14ct) armoured in 18k White, Yellow and Rose Gold earrings

  • AU$9,800

  • Sold at Sevenmarks Gallery

Celestial Navigation

  • “In the darkest of night, she would quieten her mind and trust in the celestial powers of the universe. Her ‘truth’ as her North Star, lit the way forward so she could arrive safely at her destination.”

  • Colorado U.S.A Smokey Citrine (9.90ct) armoured in 18k Yellow, White and Rose Gold Ring.

    Size N

    *Can be resized.

  • AU$11,900

  • *Sold at Sevenmarks Gallery

Legacy of Love

  • “Choosing the colour of ‘love’ is a must, when embellishing the fabric of who you are. Tendrils of thread have been dyed with the survival of our ancestors, but it is us who choose what to weave into the tapestry of life.”

  • Marlborough Queensland Chrysoprase (41.45ct) armoured in 18k Rose Gold Earrings.

    Dimensions: 64mm (L) x 25mm (W)

  • AU$14,900

  • SOLD at Courtesy of the Artist

Ancestral Beauty

  • “Submerged in the waters of my ancestors, each connected drop in the ocean carry my every dream. It is with knowing this, that I continue to swim in the strength of family, love and lineage.”

  • O’briens Creek Queensland Ice Blue Topaz (79.4ct) armoured in 18k White and Rose Gold.

    Dimensions of Topaz: 40mm (L) x 21mm (W) x 10.5mm (D)

    Ring size M 1/2

  • AU$16,900

  • Available at Courtesy of the Artist

Sovereign Beauty

  • “Love is the sovereign beauty in my life, as is joy and positivity. Struggle and pain are an absolute, so it is imperative that through each windstorm, I protect my light within.”

  • Rubyvale Queensland Parti Sapphire (5.34ct) armoured in 18k Yellow and Rose gold.

    Ring size N

    *Can be resized

    Certified Unheated.

  • AU$48,000

  • Available at Courtesy of the Artist

Queen of Protection

  • “I fiercely protect those whom I love and the Queendom I have built. My self proclaimed sovereignty is rich with joy & positivity, which is shared with those who are worthy.”

  • Rubyvale Queensland Parti Sapphire (3.77ct) armoured in 18k Yellow, White and Rose Gold.

    Ring size M

  • AU$17,900

  • Available at Courtesy of the Artist

Succession of Wisdom

  • “Finding balance in humility and confidence was her biggest lesson in life. Only then did she inherit succession of wisdom, akin to Queens who live a veracious life”

  • Marlborough Queensland Chrysoprase (3.20ct) and Black Onyx (30.20ct) armoured in 18k Rose, Yellow & White Gold earrings.

    Dimensions: 78mm (L) x 8mm (W)

  • A$14,900

  • Available at Courtesy of the Artist

Her Dynasty

  • “She chose a path unlike her predecessors, from which her dynasty was built. Her strength was undeniable and her riches were in things that we cannot see.”

  • Black Onyx Necklace (500ct) featuring an Australian Chrysocolla /Malachite /Jasper & Druzy from Winton, QLD (41.30ct) armoured in 18k Rose & 18k Yellow Gold with small Black Onyx beads.

    Total length: 46cm

  • A$16,900

  • SOLD at Sevenmarks Gallery

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