about

laura mar (the designer, maker & business-babe)

laura mar is my independent jewelry line, crafting small-batch & one-of-a-kind pieces in coachella valley, ca. inspired by nature and my favorite artists, i embrace the beauty of imperfection with each handmade piece. drawing from japanese wabi-sabi and kintsugi, i use recycled metals to highlight history and repair, celebrating the unique artistry that machine-made jewelry can’t match.

i find inspiration everywhere! my daisy collection captures that groovy 60s and 70s flair, while my byzantine-inspired pieces come straight from obsessing over game of thrones costumes. or sometimes i just picture what a fairy at a rave would wear & let that spark my designs!

i’ve been a creator and full-time daydreamer since my buenos aires debut! my globe-trotting childhood—spanning japan, the uk, and mexico—has colored my work in vibrant ways. i spent most of my childhood soaking up tokyo’s magic from ages 11 to 18.

in college i studied art history & cinema studies. art & cinema often sneak into my work, whether it be the motif on an earring or the lighting in a photoshoot.

in 2016 i launched judy&madeleine, an accessories brand best known for its crystal headpieces. thanks to the brand’s success, i got to head back to school and dive into metalsmithing. i created this space to share my metalsmithing adventures & art experiments with you!

i hope my pieces make you feel so magical that you can’t resist sneaking a peek in the mirror or snapping a quick selfie! ˚. ✦.˳

 

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