Hey there, I`m Izabella
It`s really lovely to meet you here!
I`m the person/maker/designer/photographer/marketing manager/sales representative behind IZABO Jewellery Design.
You might think IZABO sounds a little interesting, it is made up from my first name and surname. I`m originally from Hungary and moved to the UK in 2010 with my now husband. We live in a beautiful little village in rural Sussex with our two daughters and favourite assistant, Biscoff, the ginger fluffball - and this is where I make my gentle bohemian pieces from my home studio.
In 2020 on a family holiday in Cornwall, I decided I must try making jewellery with all the treasures me and my daughters found on the beautiful Cornish beaches, and this was the first little spark that took me a step closer to IZABO Jewellery Design.
I started making wire wrapped jewellery and not long after this holiday I got my first torch and silver clay kit. With my first firing I was totally hooked, it clicked! Turning clay into silver is like magick and to this day I find soldering one of the most amusing part of silversmithing.
IZABO was officially born after the encouragement of friends and family. I was (and still am!) thrilled to see that people are interested in my makes and I can honestly say that every purchase you make from me makes me have a little happy giggle.
Our Story
As long as I remember I loved finding treasures. It always had to be something special, sparkly and unique. Trinket dishes, gemstones, rings...
I remember being on holiday with my Grandma and finding a beautiful piece of Rose Quartz they put in a little cage necklace for me, I was amazed by the whole thing. This necklace was one of my most valued treasures alongside a ring with a big green stone!
Fast forward 25 years and I still love my jewellery and gemstones!
My style could be described as eclectic, inspiration comes from so many places...the countryside behind our house, the sea just down the road, a magical story I read for my daughters or the stars and the Moon above us. Someone once said Art is Everywhere and I can`t agree more.
Ancient history and folklore have also been an interest of mine from a young age - I studied Ancient History and Ethnology - and inspires many of my makes. I like to think of them as unique amulets and magical pieces, filled with creative energy and love.
Each IZABO piece is designed and handcrafted by me, using traditional metalsmithing techniques.
I only use recycled sterling silver and source gemstones from responsible traders, as well as work on a zero waste base which means each offcut, gone-wrong design and even silver saw dust gets recycled.
Add some beautiful crystals and a pinch of magic to that and the outcome is my own kind of unique, gentle bohemian treasure that’s easy to wear for anyone.
I think that`s about it from me for now!
Please do get in touch if you have any questions, I`d love to hear from you!
You`ll find all my makes under the Shop section on the top of the page. I hope you get the same warm, fuzzy feeling from them that I have while making them, with love and care.
Lots of love
Izabella x
Biscoff, the official IZABO apprentice. His favourite job is sunbathing on the workshop floor and providing all kind of support by being pretty and fluffy.
