About the Artist
I was born and raised in the beautiful San Francisco bay area. I’m inspired by the natural beauty of California; the ocean, the forests, and the rich geological history.
Designing and making jewelry with natural materials allows me to combine my passions for art, working with my hands, and the natural sciences.
The irregular one-of-a-kind shapes of baroque pearls, the crystalline inclusions in gemstones that catch the light; these things are evidence of the biological and geological processes taking place as the gemstones formed and they make the materials unique and interesting.
Pearls are my favorite “gemstone” to work with. Growing up as a June baby, I was always envious of the months with brightly colored birthstones like amethyst, sapphire, or ruby. Over time I have come to appreciate the variety of shapes and colors pearls come in and the beauty of their iridescent nacre.
About the Work
I do a lot of wire wrapping, shaping and hammering metals, and stringing pearls and gemstone beads on silk thread.
I have two main lines of jewelry; one that consists of genuine pearls and gemstones paired with solid sterling silver or 14k gold filled components, and one I call my "nature inspired" line which can include jewelry made with copper, brass or plated components, often featuring the shapes of leaves, acorns, insects, or sea creatures.
For both lines, all earring ear wires are either solid 925 sterling silver or 14k gold filled (and for some of the nature inspired line, hypoallergenic niobium).
They are safe for sensitive skin and everyday wear.
Contact
For business inquiries email dezyazar@gmail.com
For order support, please contact me via Etsy.
Thank you.