Stassa Mark of Stassa Designs
Who inspired you to start Stassa Designs? Back in college I was working part time at Nordstrom. I would design and handcraft my jewelry to coordinate with my outfits for work to save money. My coworkers all noticed my jewelry and eventually started asking me to make them some pieces in different colors. I started making a lot of jewelry sets for this very sweet woman in cosmetics named Martha. She worked at the Estee Lauder counter and had to wear a uniform everyday. She had me make many statement earrings, necklaces, and bracelets in pops of colors so she wouldn’t feel so bored with her everyday uniform. It was Martha who kept pushing me to start a business. I didn’t think anyone else would really be interested but I thought I would give it a shot. If anything, I would have jewelry to wear for myself. My business took off and I even became a vendor and sold an exclusive Breast Cancer Awareness jewelry line at all Bay Area Nordstrom locations.
What are favorite collections/pieces? My favorite collection is my Rosey Posey Collection. I use Sterling Silver, Gold-Fill, or Rose Gold-Fill wire to design and hand wire wrap a ring, pendant or earrings into a delicate shape of a rose.
What community give back organizations are you passionate about? I am very active and passionate about the organization United Cerebral Palsy of San Joaquin County. UCP enables children and adults with disabilities to live “Life without Limits”. Their programs are a valuable part to individuals with disabilities in our community and their staff is so caring and compassionate. My husband and I are a sponsor every year at their annual crab-feed and always donate jewelry to their silent auctions.
The Balanced Goddess 