We’re longtime fans of Ruth Barzel here at District Weddings. Her pretty, simple jewelry is great for every occasion- wedding or not! Today Ruth shares more about her background in, and passion for, jewelry design.

I first became interested in making jewelry as a child, when my mom, who is an artist, signed me up for a jewelry-making class.

Right now I’m especially excited about my new starfish pendant . I feel like it’s so versatile and could be worn with almost anything. It would make a great bridesmaid’s necklace for a beach wedding. The best thing is that it would work just as well with a tee shirt as with a bridesmaid’s dress.

This multistrand pearl necklace is my current favorite for a bride to wear on her wedding day. I’m just in love with this necklace! It’s new this spring and is more of a statement piece than I’ve made in the past, which I’m very excited about. I can make the necklace with all white pearls and in sterling silver, too.