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Valeria Johnson
Jewelry Designer and Gemstone Expert
Valeria Johnson is a jewelry designer and gemstone expert based in San Diego, CA. With a lifelong interest in gemstones and a passion for jewelry, Valeria founded Lela Lea Gems in 2020. She creates handcrafted jewelry using 14KT and 18KT vermeil/gold-filled parts and precious/semi-precious Earth gems. While crafting her jewelry, Valeria intentionally selects stones for her pieces and visualizes the spiritual impact and healing effect the piece of jewelry will have on its wearer. Valeria holds degrees in Fine Art and Industrial Design.
Education
- Associate Degree, Syktyvkar Art School, Russia
- BS Industrial Design, Arizona State University
Professional Achievements
- Recurring contributing advisor on Jewelry and Watches section of Net-a-Porter online magazine and Harper's Bazaar Arabia, giving her expertise and providing photographs of jewelry trends and styling
- Named "Top 12 Instagram accounts to follow for fine jewelry and watch inspiration" by Net-a-Porter online magazine
- Featured in San Diego's SD Voyager as an emerging local talent
Favorite Piece of Advice
Don't be afraid to self-express through accessories like jewelry! Wear them boldly, whatever that is, your grandmother's ring, a cool necklace you brought from your trip, or something that you love but has been collecting dust. Life is short, live in the moment, make a statement, and jewelry and accessories in general enhance and elevate your well-being greatly!
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