“I’ve been buying pieces of Leora’s beautiful work here and there for years. They always seem to come my way when I need them most - a little boost of strength in a ring or a moment to celebrate something special in a pair of earrings. It’s awesome because I love her work so much and these little pieces of collected art also hold strong memories for me. She ships orders out so quickly too! Each piece feels made with such skill and love. ”

“Let me start by saying I’m literally crazy for Leora’s work. What’s funny about that is I am NOT a big jewelry person, but her pieces just hit differently. I feel that her own passion and natural beauty is reflected in each piece and I am so grateful to her for providing the world the opportunity to own these works of art. I feel like I sorta have my life together when I throw on one of her pieces! I also love how she allows the rocks to speak for themselves. A true gem of a person and artist. ”

“The Tiny Yuba Granite earrings and matching necklace was a big hit on our wedding anniversary. The patterns in those stones are beautiful. Also, it seemed impossible to me, but you magically compensated for my procrastination and got them shipped amazingly fast. ”

“I asked Leora to custom create a memorial necklace for my mom. I told her some details of things that happened during her departure, and had sentimental or spiritual values to me. Leora created one of the most beautiful pieces of jewelry I’ve ever seen, with my Moms ashes set under some of the stones. She took my dreams and turned them into reality. Her creative vision didn’t trump mine, but was a perfect collaboration between us that brought even more meaning to the process. To this day it is essentially the urn, the altar, and the ceremonial piece that I will take to my grave. Having this piece has brought a lot of joy, reverence and meaning to my process of grief. If I could do it all over again, I would in a heartbeat. Thank you Leora! “ ”

“Best Stone Samurai this side of the Mississippi! ”

“As the owners of an art-centric and carefully curated local shop, we have been collecting Leora’s pieces both personally and professionally for 12 years. Her design eye is impeccable, clean and elevated in a way that always preserves and showcases the beauty of natural elements. Her work is timeless and never overdone. She has always been a big, coveted part of the shop and has a large group of devoted collectors, and like them, our own beloved jewelry is made by Leora. ”

“I sincerely can’t explain how much meaning Leora’s art brings to my daily life. I own countless pieces of her Yuba stone && memorial jewelry (made lovingly with my father’s ashes). Wearing her work makes me feel powerful and grounded. Her impeccable craftsmanship speaks for itself, but there’s extra magic hammered in with the connection to home and community. I could rave about what a giving person Leora is to top it off,, but I’ll end by saying that I have to physically restrain myself from collecting more of her art all the time ((and it never works)). Thank you for bringing so much beauty to the day-to-day!”

“Dear Leora, Ever since I found you on Facebook I have been so impressed with your work. I am very pleased with the Amber ring I purchased from you, as well as the earings you made for me to match it. I love them and I receive compliments when I wear them.”

“Throughout the years I’ve been fortunate enough to gift custom pieces from Leora to my favorite people. A lover , Best Friends , My Mother , Godmother , custom birthstones for my Sister and planning something for myself and maybe even a new one for a love interest. Priced well with a style unmatched Leora creates some stunning pieces 💎”

“I remember the day I first saw Leora’s work out in the wild, a shiny pair of bold triangles with sharp pyramid crystals , dangling loosely, refracting light all around. I gasped. At the time we were opening a store featuring local handmade goods and we knew we wanted to feature her work. Over the years that store has continued to match countless pieces of her art with happy customers. In addition to being massively visionary, Leora is someone who is herself a gem of a human. I still cherish my own pair of pyramid earrings among the many other of her pieces that will be a part of my forever collection. ”

“I received the gorgeous Mississippi black pearl stud earrings as a holiday gift from my sweetie (after dropping a major hint)! They are absolutely lovely and unique. I’ll treasure them forever. Your crafts(wo)manship is impeccable. I love the earrings and hope to collect more of your jewelry as time goes on!”

“I treasure the beautiful ring I bought from you. It was a gift to myself on my first Mother’s Day as a new Mama. Being a local, I love that the stones were gathered from the beautiful Yuba. Thank you for artistry and offering ❤️ ”

“I have about 10 or so pieces from Leora, and they are all my favorites! Leora’s designs are at once stunning, bold, delicate and sturdy. For custom pieces she has always taken my ideas and made them better than I imagined they could be. Her craftsmanship is top notch. I work in healthcare so I use alcohol wipes or sanitizers on my hands several times per hour, and Leora’s rings show no wear-and-tear from the alcohol whatsoever. When I think of fine, beautiful decorations for my body, I think of Leora! 10/10 recommend. ”

“I’ve been obsessed with Leora’s work for quite a few years now but just recently was gifted a piece from her Yuba collection. It was even more beautiful in person then I imagined. I could tell how much care went into making my necklace from the handpicked stone to the detail in the packaging. I immediately got on her website and ordered myself a second piece. Thanks so much for making my favorite piece of jewelry! I’ve worn it everyday for 6 months.”

“My mother in law emigrated from Russia to Brazil and eventually the the United States where she raised her family and laid down her roots. she passed a stone on to me from her time in Brazil. It was a topaz and looked to be perfectly cut for a pendant. I’m not big on pendants and was trying to think of a way to use the stone that spoke to me. It is a flashy piece and I tend to gravitate towards more grounded, earthler jewelry. I showed it to Leora and she designed a cuff bracelet using the topaz along with a stone from the Yuba River (a place I go to frequently when I need grounding, free breathing and joy). The quartz from the Yuba River brought warmth to the topaz and created a completely unique custom piece that nobody else will ever have. my mother in law loves it, and so do I.”

“WE love you so much! I love when I’m out and end up in conversation with a stranger because we both happen to be wearing something you’ve made. It’s instant kinship ❤️”

“Leora’s aesthetic both in metal smithing and presentation is clean, glossy, modern & organic. It still blows my socks off as some of the most stunning stone selection and craftsmanship out there. Shortly after the first fair I saw her work at (back in 2010-ish under her name ‘Gather‘ then), I asked her if she did custom work and described something using small bones and turquoise. The piece was just what I wanted, wrapped in vintage seamstress paper in a box. I was impressed with Leora’s ease in communication; she took my request and delivered. She then made me a custom hair pin from turquoise removed from a piece I already owned. Tricky work done professionally!!! She has made a beautiful amber cabochon ring at my request where I had the pleasure of visiting her home studio as she listened to me explain my desires and asked questions about comfort and color. I have her famous Nevada County outline brass necklace & numerous studs of glory !
She has cleaned my jewelry, let me talk to her chickens and even given me heirloom seeds from her garden…She is a great hugger and a groovy human. I’ll bet on her every time.”

“I love the jewelry I have purchased from Leora Coronel! She has created a number of custom pieces for me, and each is stunning and wears so well. Each piece I have from her is heirloom quality and has such attention to detail. ”

“I am simply smitten with Leora’s work. I have two every day rings that live on my hands and feel so organic and are so beautiful. They have aged well with every day wear and they are formed to my hands in a way that feels like rocks on land. The yuba stone is very precious to my heart, it spoke to me and I managed to slip in and slip it on during a frenzy of a popup, and though I love on the East Coast now it allows me to have my favorite part of the West Coast close to me. Leora herself is cool as a cucumber but rock solid as the stones she cuts. To say her genuine energy and passion is imbued in her work is an understatement. Good energy, quality work, beautiful designs. Highly recommend.”

“I have the pleasure of owning a handful of beautiful pieces from Leora. The attention to detail and unique use of nature create an ageless style. Truly one of kind jewelry from a one of a kind human. Can’t get enough.”

“My jewelry collection with Leora Coronel jewelry started in 2018. I had found her jewelry on instagram and then messaged her to do a custom piece for me. There I got my first ring with a moonstone that I still wear religiously. Now years later and close to 30 pieces. Yes 30! I can say there is a reason I only buy jewelry from Leora. The quality of the jewelry is unparalleled. The beautiful artistry is something I’m always amazed by. Leora herself is the consummate professional who takes pride and care in every piece. She is kind and involved in helping her community which makes purchasing from her even more special.”

“Leora is not only a talented artist and a kind person, she is a pleasure to work with when it comes to bringing your custom-made dreams to life. Leora has made some very special custom pieces that will be in my family for a long time and I look forward to passing these special pieces down to my children. The other pieces that I own from Leora hold an energy unlike any store bought jewelry I’ve worn and I love the way it feels”

“i never win anything! anything ever, so i generally don’t enter raffles simply because of this but i love leora’s work and that day she was raffling off a bracelet that i knew was meant for me, not only because it was so shockingly stunning but because a portion of the proceeds (or maybe all of the proceeds! i can’t exactly recall) went to a great cause that i felt passionately about. what a win win if i could only win this amazing bracelet but i never win! i tried anyway and you know what? i won! i love that bracelet, it’s the second i own and every time i wear them i feel powerful. thanks leora for being you and putting your your power into your pieces. we can feel it!”

“I love every piece of jewelry I’ve gotten from Leora! Not only is her work stylish and original, the fact that she uses local stones makes the pieces feel extra special- a meaningful connection to the place I’m from.”

“Leora’s work embodies the beauty and spirit of Nevada County. When it comes to her Yuba River Collection, I think I can speak for all of us locals when I say I love being able to carry a piece of home with me wherever I go. Her work is magical! ”

“I love Leora’s jewelry because she makes everyday statement pieces. They’re beautiful, natural, and never fussy. I can’t wait to keep building my collection.”

“Giving praise to you is easy to do Leora! Your uniquely elegant work, so connected to the earth and your homeland stands apart as some of the most beautiful and soulful jewelry creations we know of - not to mention your amazing vibe and approach to your creations and the people you work with. Five stars all the way!!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“I treasure each piece of Leora Coronel Jewelry I own! I am so impressed by her entire body of work: there is a special magic to her process and execution. Her work is transformative, alive and full of heart, and I feel honored I get to wear some of her pieces. I look forward to each new collection and even saved my cat’s claws and fur in hopes of getting one of her memorial pieces someday. Thank you Leora for all the work you do: for creating such high quality, layered pieces, sharing them, and being so steadily productive, thoughtful and communicative with your customers! ”

“I will always be one of your biggest cheerleaders, but I think you know that. I wear the pieces you have made for support and protection, for beauty and joy. They make me feel like my value goes up. 1,000% when I am adorned with your beautiful pieces. I’m so glad you are hearing it from others, it is so important that your value to us is understood by you.💖”

“I have never gotten more compliments on a piece of jewelry than I have on my moonstone cuff bracelet. The gracefullness, quality and fluid design catches people’s eyes and they always remark on it. It’s like I’m wearing a little pice of magic! Thank you Leora for pouring your heart & soul into your wearable art. Your love and joy are palatable in the pieces!”

“Leora’s customer service was impeccable! I bought a ring for my child and a necklace for a friend. They’re both stunning pieces! Thank you for your talent ❤️”

“I purchased a Yuba pillar necklace a few months back. I have to say…the craftsmanship perfection, it shipped lightening quick, and the feeling of connectedness to my home is overwhelming with that lil beauty around my neck! 10/10 would buy from again!”

“I’ve purchased several of your pieces for my wife over the years. Your work is always her “must wear” especially when we go out.”