Sarah Loertscher is a jewelry designer based in Seattle, Washington. It may appear as though her wearable creations are simply a chaotic mess of metal and wire, but in reality they are carefully crafted pieces that reflect a love of organic forms. As Sarah Loertscher writes on her Facebook fan page, "My work is based on my interest/obsession with minerals, crystal structures, and things that sparkle."
Making everything from earrings to bracelets and necklaces, Sarah Loertscher's work has a strong signature style that revolves around sharp lines and faceted surfaces. Sarah Loertscher works with both steel, sterling silver and gold. Handmade to order, they each take between two and four weeks to create. She is also open to custom requests.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Organic-inspired Jewelry
- Opportunity for jewelers to create pieces inspired by natural forms and structures, incorporating minerals and crystal structures.
- Geometric Accessories
- Trend of geometric shapes in jewelry and accessories, with emphasis on sharp lines and faceted surfaces.
- Customized Jewelry
- Growing demand for customized jewelry, allowing for personalization of accessories with unique designs and materials.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Jewelry-making
- Jewelry-making industry has an opportunity to expand their product lines to cater to consumers who prefer unique and organic jewelry designs.
- Fashion
- Fashion industry can incorporate geometric accessories and jewelry into collections to appeal to consumers who prefer edgy and modern designs.
- Online Retail
- Online retail businesses can offer customized jewelry options to provide consumers with unique and personalized accessories that cannot be found in brick-and-mortar stores.
