Meet Amber Johnson, age 30 from Los Angeles/Houston…
What do you do for a living? Assistant Professor of Communication and Jewelry Designer for Erama Customs
When did you get started with jewelry designing? I started beading when I was 12. It wasn’t until I went to college that I got into manipulating metal, wire, and glass.
Describe your designs in two or three words... Custom Made with You in Mind. I design jewelry for real people with unique identities and lifestyles. I want my jewelry to be wearable art capable of sparking a conversation.
What’s your inspiration for your collection? The 4 Elements, earth (the colors I use), wind (the movement of my pieces), water (The flow of my designs), fire( the funky/eclectic look of my designs)
What’s a typical day like for you? I am a mother of two, so I have a design studio in my home. I tend to work on my jewelry in the evenings once the kids are fast asleep. My husband and I work together on different projects.
What materials do you use? Everything I use is natural and from the earth. I use silver, gold, and copper metal. I use a lot of natural stones and semi-precious stones. I also use glass in a lot of my designs.
Where can someone buy your jewelry? How much is an average piece? Most of my jewelry is custom made. I sell a trade shows across America and online at http://www.etsy.com/shop/Erama
Do you have any future plans for the business or an ultimate goal? I would love to grow my business or begin designing for someone else’s line.
Classic red and black, this one of a kind, hand-crafted set features obsidian, onyx, crystal, moonstone, and silver.
This piece reminds us of a Caribbean ocean under moonlight and features silver wire, agate, crystal, moonstone, and freshwater pearls.
Gold wire wrapped around agate, and strung with jade and glass finish this lucky, green set.
Dr. Johnson is clearly a talented jewelry designer! Be sure to check out her Etsy site to see her handmade hair ties.
