About

 

Hello!

I'm Laurie Rivera, jewelry artist and designer for Azizi Designs.

 

My jewelry is inspired by my passion for ancient cultures, artifacts, and traditions. Who were these people? When and where did they live? Why did they create these objects? What were their beliefs and rituals? Exploring the answers to these questions fuels my creative process and ensures that I never run out of jewelry-making ideas. Transforming metals, gemstones and other materials into a piece of jewelry or art-to-wear is truly my happy place. 

 

Silver, copper, and gold are my preferred metals and I use traditional piercing, stamping, hammer texturing, and wirework metalworking techniques. The majority of my pieces are limited-edition and one-of-a-kind and feature handmade metal components and links, richly colored gemstones, African trade beads, wood, pearls, and shells.

 

Thank you for your interest in my jewelry. I hope it entices you to reflect on our connection to art and ancient cultures, and you enjoy wearing it for years to come.

 

-Laurie