Cold Weather Jewels: i am dorkas & Zara Terez

I don't know about you, but during the winter, I don't wear as much jewelry. Necklace-scarf tangles and rings vs. gloves debates aside, the thought of cold metal touching my skin makes me cringe! Lately, my go to piece has been my wood ring, which inspired me to look for new wood pieces.

love, Dorkas "Latakko", $85
This necklace is from love, Dorkas, a super cute boyfriend-girlfriend based in Brooklyn. Their pieces are all one of a kind, hand carved Juniper wood found exclusively in Finland! I love this necklace; it's a piece that would look great everyday.



Zara Terez, $70
With the nature of wood, no two pieces are exactly the same even if they are sold online at Urban Outfitters. This wood ring by Zara Terez is topped with crushed pyrite. It's a fun piece for those who like chunky jewelry.

She is Dorkas

Meet Marianna Dorkas Jamadi. She has got to be most of the most beautiful and talented girls I know - photographer, stylist, crafter, and the list goes on. I recently met her through a mutual friend, and small world, turns out we actually went to the same college! It's crazy to think that we're both from southern California, yet we didn't meet until we moved to New York.

I want to introduce you to her latest project - love, Dorkas. It's a collection of jewelry made in collaboration with her boyfriend, Armando Rafael, another photographer and creative mind. Inspired tribal adornments and cultural traditions, they call it "modern jewelry for the ancient soul".

Clockworks earrings, $30
In love with these clock hand earrings!


11:11, $25.00
This style comes in three sizes, each cleverly named after a time.

And I may have found the perfect pieces for my knuckle ring obsession...

Time Stamp, $40.00
Hand hammered ring made of a vintage brass hour hand!


Balance Beam, $75.00
Hand carved, amazing.
You can check out more pieces and other adorable hand-crafted goodies from Marianna (and her beau) at iamdorkas.bigcartel.com.

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