Moose Spotlight: An Infusion of Edgy, Classic, And Bohemian Designs

"Let your creativity shine..."

- Lizmarie, @healingmoonco

MEET THE ARTIST

Jewelry Artist Lizmarie Zambrana of @healingmoonco on Instagram

@healingmoonco on Instagram

Meet Lizmarie Zambrana, a jewelry artist born and raised in Puerto Rico and is now based in Taneytown, MD. She started designing beaded jewelry in 2012, and then started making silver jewelry in 2019 with a total of 10 years in the business. Her creations can be seen on Instagram @healingmoonco 💚

"Always had a passion for jewelry, I was always intrigued about how the beautiful jewelry my mom used to collect was made," Lizmarie shared. She fell in love with the process of jewelry making, elaborating how it's amazing how you can bend, burn, and cut a piece of metal and create something beautiful and unique that lasts forever.

At first, Lizmarie tried to learn by herself, but she said the process was so overwhelming in the beginning. When she walked into a studio for the first time, she said it felt so right, all that fear went away. She was so eager to learn and when she made her first ring, she fell deep in love and thought about the infinity of things she could create. ✨

Firsts are almost always memorable and Lizmarie still remembers the very first piece she has ever sold. She shared,"It was at a farmer's market in Charlottesville, VA. It was a pendant with no stones, I used the granulated technique and didn't even know it was called like that, it was the first piece I sold that day, it was so exciting! The feeling that somebody likes your work at the point they would pay for it, was unbelievable." How special 🫶🏼

With her beautiful brand name, Lizmarie said that there's actually a meaning behind it. She explained how her mom always tells her how Lizmarie would go out at night to watch the moon since she was little - she has always believed in the energy of the moon and in what it transmits to us; following those healing memories and her love for the Moon is where the name Healing Moon came to life. 🌕

Let's take a look at some of her beautiful creations 💚

Turquoise Necklace and Bracelet by Lizmarie Zambrana of @healingmoonco on Instagram
Turquoise Necklace by Lizmarie Zambrana of @healingmoonco on Instagram
Turquoise Jewelry by Lizmarie Zambrana of @healingmoonco on Instagram
ARTIST'S DESIGN STYLE
For Lizmarie, she can still remember the very first AHA! moment as a jewelry artist, she shared that the first time she made a ring using a Kingman Turquoise, she took all the time needed. Saying, "I was so scared to ruin such a gorgeous stone, but it came out beautiful."
THE DESIGN PROCESS
"I like to sketch to have an idea, depending on the stone I want to use, I decide if I'll use only sterling silver or if I'll combine any other metals," Lizmarie said. Other times, she changes the whole design in the process; she explained that the sketches are mostly to have like a basic idea.

Asked to describe her very own design style, Lizmarie said it is as an infusion of edgy, classic, and bohemian designs - letting the stones guide her to an idea, sometimes is a mixed of all of them.

Here are a few more stunning jewelry creations by Lizmarie!

Handmade Necklace by Lizmarie Zambrana of @healingmoonco on Instagram

Turquoise Earrings by Lizmarie Zambrana of @healingmoonco on Instagram

Handmade Jewelry by Lizmarie Zambrana of @healingmoonco on Instagram

JEWELRY DESIGN TIPS, TRICKS, AND HANDY TECHNIQUES

What's one design tip you one to share with your fellow artists?

"Keep a journal and sketch every idea that comes to your mind, I find it very helpful when creating a new piece."

One piece of technical advice on creating.

"Don't try to finish all at once, "Rome was not built in one day.""

Any words of encouragement or tips to those who are starting out in the world of jewelry-making?

"Let your creativity shine, take your chances, create work that is as individual as you are, don't compare your work with other designers, and very important, Take time for yourself."

Lastly, we're sharing Lizmarie's message to the universe:

Lizmarie Zambrano Blog Feature by Turquoise Moose

Follow Lizmarie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healingmoonco/

Check out her website: https://www.healingmoonco.com/

1 comment

Loved the interview! Her pieces are indeed unique and special. You can tell when someone creates from the heart ♡, just like her. This pieces are incredibly beautiful and deserve to be on special people as well. Mother Earth gifts us with amazing gems and matter to create and it’s exactly what she does. Congrats to all on such a wonderful work!

Cristina April 12, 2023

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