Photo Cred: Larry Smith

About

Nancy has always been passionate about jewelry. As a child, she would rummage through her mother's jewelry box and even try to make her own earrings with crystals from the family chandelier. She was always fascinated by beautiful things and how they worked. 

 

Minimalist jewelry

Nancy’s world is one of beauty, femininity and nature. Her pieces reflect delicate touches with a hint of the ancient past. Elemental and geometric silhouettes also woven throughout adding a touch of modernity and structure in her designs. Nature, architecture, shapes and experiences living abroad in Tokyo, Paris and Hong Kong all have contributed to the richness and diversity of her work. Overall, Nancy Yuan Jewelry is a beautiful fusion of classic femininity, the wonders of nature, and the global influences found throughout her life.

Photo cred: Larry Smith
Statement-necklaces

Casted from Nature! Each pebble, leaf or shell was discovered from a walk on the beach, hike in a canyon or a stroll in the neighborhood. She chooses unique silhouettes and shapes that may be interesting and reimagines them into jewelry. They are molded to capture all of the textures, details and organic shapes of each piece.  All jewelry pieces are handmade by Nancy in her studio in Southern California.

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Currently, Nancy lives in Orange County and will be relocating to San Luis Obispo with her partner, Sean, and dog, Binky. She loves to travel, cook, eat good food, do yoga, camp, hike, meet with friends and gab, and obsess over her dog when she’s not in the studio.