Baylee Ann Zwart designs jewelry pieces that are instant classics, with her jewelry brand AZLEE attracting a-list celebrities like Emma Watson, Bella Hadid, and Rihanna. Influenced by the French Art Deco era as well as ancient civilizations, Zwart’s designs include gold coins with personal engravingsĀ and Roman-inspired charms. Basically: those must-have pieces any and all it-girls own.
āIt is fascinating to me when I walk into a museum and see gold coins, necklaces, earrings and bracelets from thousands of years ago and know that they meant so much to someone,ā relayed the brand owner in an interview with Vogue. āAs a status symbol, as something they treasured personally, as something that was passed down from generation to generation. This is what inspired me to go into fine jewelry. The allure of creating something that lasts.ā
Made of 18k gold and platinum, AZLEEās pieces are made locally in Los Angeles by master craftsman, while the enamel is hand-painted by a local artist and the jewelers are top craftsmen in their field. Her pieces include modern charm necklaces, cosmic coins featuring ancient engravings, and custom diamond rings.
But incredibly enough, Zwart’s passion for jewelry design happened by mere chance. āIt was an unexpected passion that caught me off-guard,ā she says. Lucky thing she went along for the ride.
