I’ve been familiar with Svetlana Lazar Design since discovering her work on Instagram a few years ago – I even chose her as a featured maker in 2023 for May Is Gold Month. So she was someone I was really excited to get to meet in person as well as see her designs in real life! And let me just say, I was not ready to be blown away as hard as I was – from how amazingly handcrafted each piece is, to the gemstones she uses…and then the Wishing Well Collection, I was truly knocked off my feet. I love the Scepter Collection – and holding three in one hand was an out of body experience. I thought I would love the moonstone or emerald ones most, but the dumortierite stole the show for me. I had to stack as many Wishing Well rings on as possible – these are so fun and the video of them has everyone thinking there’s truly water hidden somewhere behind the stone. It is actually a special kinetic setting that was created by Svetlana. Be sure to stay tuned as we collaborate on a special piece together, launching this year!
Name: Svetlana Lazar
Where from/where are you based: San Francisco Bay Area
How long have you been in the jewelry industry:
I started my training 20 years ago and worked as a bench jeweler for a high-end local boutique before launching my own brand
Zodiac sign: I’m right on the cusp between Aries and Taurus
Favorite gemstone: just one? That’s too hard. Rainbow moonstone and Emerald
Favorite piece in your collection: I’m really excited about my new Wishing Well pendant (soon to be released as a full collection)
3 words to describe your jewelry: ethereal, whimsical, elegant
*photos by Lauren Newman for Gem Gossip
