YogaChickJewelry

Art is the expression of inner creativity when seen through eyes of imagination. My life has been an exploration of the the self through photography, art, design, fashion, literature, movement and personal thought. Introspective, reflective, affirmation of the uniquely physical feminine existence.

My pieces reflect the spirited and the romantic. An individual with a deep appreciation of beauty in all of its forms. Possesses a keen eye for aesthetics. Expert in design and function. Educated and cultured. Sensitive and kind. Honest. Fallible. Genuine. Thoughtful. Playful.

MY INSPIRATION
Infinitely vibrant in feel, each piece is inspired by the elements; earth, water, fire and air. Patterns in nature, from the soft curve of a flower petal, to the sunlit sparkle of aquamarine waves in tropical water, are reflected throughout each collection.

As a student and teacher of yoga, the principles behind the practice, the connection of the body, mind and spirit, the focus breath to movement and the celebration of life can often be seen in my designs. The process in which each piece is conceived, developing the combination of colors, texture, light and movement is synonymous with the approach on the mat. Each discipline creates a meditation, creating beauty, harmony, and balance.

AT THE MOMENT
Currently on my table are large, rough cut, raw or chunky hand faceted aquamarine in shades of the sea. These bold stones are perfect coupled with the worn patina of leather and suede.​ The challenge is to keep the natural, texture of leather balanced with the color and size of stones while keeping the overall style simple and elegant, and the quality on par with fine artisan jewelry.”

"I've always loved the look of leather and have been playing with ways to incorporate it in my designs. These days, the texture of suede in rich colors of saddle tan and mahogany brown has been the inspiration of bohemian style jewelry. Pairing off leather in unlikely combinations like with gold and gemstones keeps pieces organic; jewelry that is feminine and romantic, but not fussy or stuffy."


QUALITY MATTERS
While I work in a variety of materials, my primary focus is in precious and semi precious gemstones and freshwater pearls. My jewelry often features tiny aquamarine beads in the palest clear blue, faceted quartz crystal teardrops. Radiant gems of citrine and amethyst are often paired with rich stones in deep hues of garnet, turquoise and lapis lazuli. Metal work is forged in 14k gold fill or sterling silver fill wire.

Each piece is uniquely designed and meticulously created by hand. Gemstones are selected for color, shape, cut, finish, balance and proportion. No detail is overlooked. Aesthetics, in addition to durability are all considered during the design and creation process.

I do my best to source only high quality precious and semi precious stones, and on occasion, Swarovski crystal or hand crafted Czech glass. All stones and beads are hand selected for every item of jewelry I make. Materials are chosen for durability, strength and aesthetics and are handled with care. Gold and silver items are handcrafted, hand forged, tumbled for strength, polish and shine and hand cleaned before shipping. The care and attention to detail makes every item truly unique.

Since no two stones are exactly alike and each item is crafted individually, every piece is truly an original.


BACK TO BASICS
Sarah J. formally trained in Studio Fine Arts Drawing and Painting, has always had a deep appreciation of beauty in all of its forms. Spirited and romantic, she possesses a keen eye for aesthetics. Her interest in jewelry making began with the need to find simple, light, wearable, but inspired jewelry that she could still wear while teaching yoga. Recent projects include styling Grammy award winning singer and songwriter Shelby Lynne for the tour of her newest album. Sarah's current work can be found on PearlandStone.com, or shop yogachickjewelry.etsy.com. She resides in Palm Springs, California.