Sara Sela Jewelry

Hi there! My name is Sara Mizrachi and I am the self-taught jewelry designer behind Sara Sela Jewelry, a woman owned small batch jewelry company based in Skokie, IL.

I loved making jewelry as a kid, some of the fondest childhood memories I have are when I made jewelry for my mom and she was always so overjoyed to receive her newest pieces of jewelry.

When I was 13, I was making jewelry with my friend and she was elated about what I had made, and this made me realize that I could make OTHER people happy with my jewelry. I began to teach myself how to work with different materials, how to create connective pieces, how to secure necklaces and make earrings.

At 17, I went to the Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC for Jewelry Design and I started falling in love with the colors, shapes and textures of gemstones and metals of all kinds, so when I turned 18, I opened my jewelry business and dove deeper into my skills.

When I was 22, everything changed when I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer and underwent surgery that left me with a sensitive scar on my neck. I could no longer wear my full statement pieces and needed to make something simpler I could wear that wasn’t so heavy. I loved jewelry too much to give it away and I loved creating too much to stop. Being without it was not an option.

So, then I realized I could take my love of combining shapes, colors and textures to create simple statement pieces that elevate everyday looks, and now these timeless statement pieces help you to feel special and feel good without having to overthink your accessories, no matter if you’re a CEO, nurse on call or a busy mom of 3 (like me)!

Inspired by the raw beauty of the shapes, textures and colors found in nature, I use earthy colors and natural gemstones in combination with organic and geometric shapes for a uniquely balanced design. I love creating simple statement pieces for an elevated everyday look.

-Sara Mizrachi/Owner, Founder, Designer of Sara Sela Jewelry