Announcement
My creative journey started as a child- I would sit under the weeping willow tree in my backyard and play for hours digging for rocks, building forts and imagining fantastic journeys to faraway places. Always creative, in college I chose to study architecture. That sheltering weeping willow tree in my backyard always reminded me that `place' is what grounds us and moves us. Architectural forms and details float in my brain, always ready to offer up a great shape or pattern. Onion domes and mosaics make me giddy with excitement!
After starting a family, I decided to concentrate on building smaller things.... making jewelry afforded me a chance to stay home with my kids while still being able to apply my design skills and interest in stones in a creative way.
Each of my pieces is designed with shape, technique, and tradition in mind, but a modern sensibility is added. I use cast and hand-fabricated silver elements to create jewelry which- whether simple or more complicated- has a richness in character, lent from the stones I use as well as the process of making and finishing.
My architectural design training is the foundation of each creation, from sketching to building a piece of jewelry. I received a BA from the University of Maryland, and a Master’s from the University of Texas. I have taught, and written articles for Art Jewelry Magazine and Belle Armoire Jewelry Magazine. My love of form, pattern, texture and beauty weaves through my collections in a subtle but substantial way.
Find me on Instagram: danaevans68
Please look through my policies (especially my return policy) before purchasing. Thanks!
Featured items
Items
All Items
Reviews
-
-
Karen on Sep 29, 2022
5 out of 5 starsLove these earrings! They come from a quality maker- I have several items from this shop. These earrings make me feel regal and classy. Lightweight and sparkly!
-
Christine on Sep 20, 2022
5 out of 5 starsVery nice earrings! Love the look and the moonstones will go with almost everything.
-
Kathleen on Jul 26, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThese earrings are so beautiful! Also, wearing them now😊❤❤❤❤
-
-
Kathleen on Jul 23, 2022
5 out of 5 starsIncredible earrings- perfect in every way! Did I mention that citrine is my birthstone? Love these!!❤❤❤❤
-
kirstencastano on Jul 19, 2022
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful stone made more beautiful by the craftsmanship of the artist. Lovely work Dana. Thank you!
-
Kathleen on Jul 15, 2022
5 out of 5 starsThese earrings are gorgeous!!! As a matter of fact, every piece of jewelry that I have purchased from you is an awesome piece of art !😊❤❤❤
-
-
Alice on May 28, 2021
5 out of 5 starsOh my - these are SO beautiful! I love how the faceted stones and the silver discs catch the light. Shipping was super speedy and they were packed very carefully. Another home run, Dana, thank you!
About danaevansstudio
Hand-built jewelry with an architectural approach to design.
Shop members
-
Dana Evans
Owner, Maker, Designer, Curator
Artist, metalsmith, lapidary, graphic/web designer, rock-collector, word-smith, art-lover, mother, wife, daughter, friend.