Ana-Katarina Vinkler-Petrovic is the founder and designer behind AnaKatarina Design, a sustainable fine jewelry brand that blends artistry, storytelling, and ethical luxury. Her work is deeply informed by a life lived across continents and careers from war correspondent to fine jeweler and a passionate commitment to social and environmental justice.
Born in the U.S. and raised between the US, Europe, and the Middle East, Ana-Katarina draws inspiration from global cultural influences, mythology, and the universal feminine experience. Her pieces are imbued with a sense of talismanic power and timelessness, designed to be worn, cherished, and passed down through generations.
After years of creating bespoke jewelry for an exclusive international clientele, including royalty, Ana-Katarina launched her eponymous brand in 2015. A pioneer in responsible sourcing, she began using conflict-free Canadian diamonds in 1999 and integrated recycled gold into her designs in 2007, long before sustainability became a trend. Today, Ana Katarina Design is built entirely on ethical practices, using only recycled gold, fair-trade gemstones, and traceable diamonds from vetted, socially responsible sources.
Ana Katarina Design is available in the U.S., Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, and has been showcased in global exhibitions. The brand has been featured in leading publications, including Vogue, Elle, Forbes, The New York Times, WSJ, Robb Report, and Financial Times. Her work is also highlighted in Rizzoli’s Bejeweled: The World of Ethical Jewelry and Jewelry’s Shining Stars: The Next Generation.
HEARTITUDE
Heartitude is a playful reinterpretation of the traditional heart, featuring AK's iconic spikes and inverted diamonds. It embodies feminine strength and is inspired by the mantra, "Strong women lead with a fearless heart."
JEWELRY SPELLS YOUR STYLE
Customize
Ana-Katarina believes that Women with double names, like herself, have been forgotten by the jewelry world. The Grand Initial Pendant can be customized with two initials. AK went a step further and added her favorite gemstone combination - pink and orange sapphires.
PEARLS CAPSULE
The Pearl Capsule collection draws inspiration from Adrina, AK's daughter, and her classic aesthetic alongside her love for pearls. They have created pieces featuring freshwater, cultured, and South Sea pearls, celebrating the unique beauty of each type. These designs are thoughtfully crafted to layer beautifully with our California Dreaming and Attitude collections. As always, our inverted diamonds symbolize both depth and movement in design, embodying the concept of "classic with an attitude."
NOT YOUR MAMA’S PEARLS
AK CHARM CLASP and FRESH WATER ROUND PEARLS
Modernizes the Traditional Strand..
SWEET HAPPY LIFE
Inspired by a colorful life.
PRETTY IN PINK
Orange and Pink stimulate energy and happiness. When combined, these colors make us smile with joy.
SNOW QUEEN
The magical sight of sunshine sparkling on fresh snow connect us to awe and wonder.
GETTING READY FOR LOVE
Green and Blue are soothing and create harmony and balance. These colors remind us of the tranquility of the Aegean seas.
BLUE VALENTINE
Purple uplifts the spirit. The blue and purple color combination was inspired by the Lavender fields of Southern France
Words are reflections of our intentions, spoken to ourselves. Inspired by the first agreement from the Toltec novel "The Four Agreements," which emphasizes being 'impeccable with your word,' AK created five 'Impeccable Words' intentions. These serve as reminders that we hold the power within ourselves to be wise, creative, self-loving, strong, and courageous, and personal evolution.
AK embodies these energies through ancient talismans, representing the Chinese Serpent, the Spider and her Web, the Butterfly and Chrysalis, the Flaming Heart, and the Horse.
KEYS
Keys symbolize the opening of doors to our intentions through words and actions.
Throughout history, from ancient Chinese and Egyptian cultures to the Celts and Gnostics, the serpent archetype has represented sacred wisdom. This powerful symbol, fashioned into signet pendants, rings, and keys, serves as a reminder of the intuition and wisdom that exist within us all.
EVOLVE
Evolution is an opportunity to realign with our true north and go through this process with a lighter and more joyful heart. The Butterfly sits next to its chrysalis, symbolizing our time in reflection and rest, which leads to a beautiful renewal.
LOVE
Words reflect our intentions, and the most powerful intention is love. The flaming heart symbolizes a wild, curious, and vulnerable spirit that guides us. A wild-hearted woman is courageous, follows her intuition, sees beauty everywhere, and embraces her joyful and adventurous nature.
CREATIVITY
The Creativity Impeccable Words is inspired by the Spider totem,, An artist and engineer. The spider's patience in weaving its web symbolizes our own tenacity as we create our art and build our lives. Creative ideas drift in the ether, and when one comes our way, we have the choice to catch it in our web or let it float to someone else.
STRENGTH & COURAGE
A horse emerges from the dazzling rays of the sun, radiating strength and femininity. She serves as a reminder of the emotional strength and vitality we possess to overcome obstacles. Horses symbolize a natural free spirit, encouraging us to have the courage to be authentic to ourselves.
LAYER YOUR INTENTIONS
ATTITUDE
AnaKatarina draws inspiration from movement, curvilinearity, architectural lines, and sensuality. This combination merges classic elegance with a playful, beautiful tension. The inverted diamonds and gems echo the 18k spikes, resulting in a timeless piece that has an 'Attitude.' This collection is designed for those who appreciate classic fine jewelry with a touch of edge.
ADRINA LOVES A
ADRINA LOVES A BANGLE
AMY’S ATTITUDE RING
AK ATTITUDE RING
THE 'CALIFORNIA DREAMIN' COLLECTION
The 'California Dreamin' collection pays homage to the sea urchin. Inspired by their beauty and totemic symbolism of intuition and evolution, the collection features inverted precious gemstones and diamonds. The 'California Dreamin' collection pays tribute to the sea urchin. Inspired by its beauty and symbolic meanings of intuition and evolution, this collection features inverted precious gemstone pyramids that reflect the natural form of sea urchins. This architectural design enhances the healing properties of the gemstones.
WEAR YOUR TRIBE
AnaKatarina created the first Tribe Necklace for herself using selected birthstone pieces from her CALIFORNIA DREAMIN’ Collection, symbolizing and celebrating her love for her three daughters and her parents.
Create a personalized piece of jewelry that features the birthstones of your loved ones, allowing you to keep your tribe close.
4 ELEMENTS
The natural world and its beauty inspire AK. She begins her day with an Ayurvedic meditation practice that connects her to the energies of Ether (Air), Water, Fire, and Earth. This experience inspired the 4 Element Collection.
AnaKatarina had a dream of an arrow piercing a heart, leading her to realize the deep impact of love.
The design features a stone-etched arrow that penetrates a gold, spiked, inverted gem heart, creating a dynamic architectural element. The back is equipped with smaller, rounded, and blunted spikes for comfort against the skin.
AnaKatarina has reimagined the classic heart shape for a woman who embodies confidence, femininity, and timeless elegance.
EYE LOVE
The Lover's Eye jewelry trend emerged in 1785 when King George IV, then the Prince of Wales, gifted Maria Ann Fitzherbert a miniature portrait of his eye. Their forbidden love ignited a trend that continued through the Victorian era. Ana-Katarina's Eye Love collection is a modern token of eternal love. Worn as a lover's or third eye, any Eye Love piece can be customized in the image of your eye (third eye) or your loved ones' eyes.
EYE LOVE CUSTOMIZATION
Each Eye Love cameo is hand-carved in Iber-Oberstein German, from blue agate. The depth of the carving forms the cameo's different tones of blue, grey, and black. Any Eye Love design can be customized in the image of your eye (third eye) or your loved ones' eyes. Custom Eye Love cameos can be ordered on request, and custom carvings are charged an additional $950. If you are interested in more information, please email sales@anakantarina.com.
