Lireille Gallery of Contemporary Jewelry and Art |
Jewelry by Daria
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The unique features of my work are reflected in four distinct lines of
fabricated jewelry with semi-precious stones, enamel and casting. First,
such as Jasper or Turquoise, or the metalwork is inspired by the stone; for
example, a flock of birds flying over a sparkling blue Druzy Agate ocean.
My hinge pendants are the most recognized in this line. I separate enamel
loosely termed "fabricated jewelry technique", I use a photo etching
process to create patterns inspired by or taken from the natural world,
such as the pattern of a loon's feathers, an organic spiral pattern or a
zebra's hide. In this process, I use photo-etched plates to roller print
images onto sterling silver and then incorporate either enamel or
semi-precious stones into the finished piece. Classified under the same
create negative space as the image. Often, I set stones in the center of
the pattern. This process is great for large lightweight earrings. In my
remaining line of jewelry, I cast in two different ways. Centrifugally casting
and pendants with pearls set in them. And, last, but not least, I cast into
the bone of a cuttlefish for it's distinct organic texture and form the
castings into rings, bracelets, earrings and pendants.
About Daria
I grew up in Chicago, IL and moved to Santa Cruz, California in the early
1990´s. While studying at Cabrillo College I came across a jewelry making
class and was immediately drawn to working with metal. After numerous
jewelry, bronze casting and sculpture courses, I transferred to San Jose
State University and received a Bachelor of Fine Arts, with an emphasis in
small metals. After receiving my BFA, I started purchasing equipment for
my studio; a rolling mill, jewelers bench, flex shaft, and polishing machine
to name a few. Being a Santa Cruz Open Studios participant for the past
six years and sharing my workshop with the public has been a very
gratifying experience. In addition, I was a jewelers apprentice part time for
three years learning repairs and the fine jewelry trade. I am also a
member of the various metal guilds and a member of SNAG (Society of
North American Goldsmiths).
fabricated jewelry with semi-precious stones, enamel and casting. First,
such as Jasper or Turquoise, or the metalwork is inspired by the stone; for
example, a flock of birds flying over a sparkling blue Druzy Agate ocean.
My hinge pendants are the most recognized in this line. I separate enamel
loosely termed "fabricated jewelry technique", I use a photo etching
process to create patterns inspired by or taken from the natural world,
such as the pattern of a loon's feathers, an organic spiral pattern or a
zebra's hide. In this process, I use photo-etched plates to roller print
images onto sterling silver and then incorporate either enamel or
semi-precious stones into the finished piece. Classified under the same
create negative space as the image. Often, I set stones in the center of
the pattern. This process is great for large lightweight earrings. In my
remaining line of jewelry, I cast in two different ways. Centrifugally casting
and pendants with pearls set in them. And, last, but not least, I cast into
the bone of a cuttlefish for it's distinct organic texture and form the
castings into rings, bracelets, earrings and pendants.
About Daria
I grew up in Chicago, IL and moved to Santa Cruz, California in the early
1990´s. While studying at Cabrillo College I came across a jewelry making
class and was immediately drawn to working with metal. After numerous
jewelry, bronze casting and sculpture courses, I transferred to San Jose
State University and received a Bachelor of Fine Arts, with an emphasis in
small metals. After receiving my BFA, I started purchasing equipment for
my studio; a rolling mill, jewelers bench, flex shaft, and polishing machine
to name a few. Being a Santa Cruz Open Studios participant for the past
six years and sharing my workshop with the public has been a very
gratifying experience. In addition, I was a jewelers apprentice part time for
three years learning repairs and the fine jewelry trade. I am also a
member of the various metal guilds and a member of SNAG (Society of
North American Goldsmiths).
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