LazuliHandcrafted

"I love jewelry because it isn’t something you wear out of necessity, but because you want to, because it completes your look and makes you feel like yourself. I am grateful that something crafted by my hands can help create that feeling and play a part in your self-expression."

// ARTIST'S STATEMENT

Lazuli is woman-owned, demi-fine handmade jewelry brand based in Newport, RI. We combine raw stones, natural elements, and locally-sourced vintage components, creating wearable art for those who delight in the ritual of adornment.

We primarily rely on the process of electroforming, which allows a material’s organic shape to direct the piece’s final form. We use deadstock jewelry findings and components sourced in our home state of Rhode Island to add layers of purpose and history to our work. By melding these raw and recycled elements, each piece becomes its own spontaneous bit of sculpture, equal parts vintage and natural, and always personal.

By committing to the singularity of each piece, Lazuli celebrates the individuality of its wearer. We hope our jewelry inspires joyful self-expression.


// ABOUT ERIKA

As a former geology major, Erika was searching for a way to make the specimens in her ever-growing rock collection wearable. Electroforming became the perfect technique for showcasing these natural objects while preserving their organic form. What started as a science experiment soon evolved into a creative journey and a path for artistic expression.