About Sara Golden
I’m an independent jewelry designer making every piece by hand in my small Catskill Mountain studio. I’m inspired by the imperfect beauty of nature, mythology and folklore, and anything that sparkles.
I started my jewelry bench training in Florence, Italy, and have designed for J. Crew, Kate Spade, and Lele Sadoughi. After moving to Phoenicia, NY in 2014, I started making jewelry in my own studio where I could focus on hand-craftsmanship, experiment with shapes and textures, and play with unusual and often one-of-a-kind stones.
About the Jewelry
In a world full of cookie-cutter jewelry shaped by the “algorithm,” I want to give jewelry a personal, hand-wrought feel through slightly imperfect forms and asymmetrical-but-balanced silhouettes.
Wax carving —an ancient jewelry-making technique— lets me achieve this unique look. The wax models that result from that process then go on to be cast in 14k gold, sterling silver, and brass.
I also love using unexpected stone combinations to make pieces feel extra special. Playing with precious and semi-precious stones lets me embrace the incredible variety of colors and patterns unique to each one.
Ultimately, I want to hand-craft unfussy, heirloom-worthy jewelry that you’re excited to put on.