Welcome to Your Jewelry Oasis

Thank you for being here <3

Hara Jewels is a curation of jewelry handmade by me, Tess O’Hara, in my studio in San Diego, CA. Centered around natural gemstones and fine metals, Hara offers a unique approach to jewelry by mixing affordability with luxury & everyday wear.

Each piece is crafted with genuine pearls, as well as consciously and responsibly sourced gemstones, metals, and tools. All off-cuts are melted down and repurposed to create new, beautiful jewels.

Thank you for making the conscious choice to shop small & handmade <3

FAQ

Each piece is made with genuine pearls + gems
All pieces are made to order, unless clarified that it is 1 of a kind
Processing times may vary, however I try my absolute best to get packages out within one week of the order being placed <3
All pieces are made using your choice of 925 Sterling Silver or 14k Gold-Filled materials. 14k solid gold is available upon request

Gold-Filled is a USA industry standard that legally requires 5% pure gold by weight. It’s a strictly regulated process that involves pressure bonding multiple layers of solid gold with extreme heat over a core of high quality jewelers brass resulting in a durable, quality, real gold product.
We offer 14k Gold-Filled jewels because we believe in creating high quality pieces that last. Our customers love that they are able to swim, shower and live without the worry or stress of removing jewels prior.

More about me…

My jewelry-making journey began as a young girl obsessed with making friendship bracelets and has since evolved into a passion for working with gemstones and fine metals. I was primarily self-taught throughout my life; however, in 2019, I began working at a jewelry repair shop, which allowed me to refine my wire-working skills.

In 2023, I had the opportunity to travel to Bali and take two metalsmithing courses. This had been a long-time dream of mine, and I’m grateful to have incorporated soldering and silversmithing skills into my business.

In 2024, I had the privilege of working as a jeweler's apprentice, where I learned a great deal about various types of jewelry-making techniques. While I loved training with incredibly skilled jewelers, I felt a strong calling to pursue my own creative vision. After much consideration, I made the difficult decision to leave my 9-to-5 job and branch out on my own.

On May 22, 2024, I launched my first-ever collection, titled the 'Cove Collection.' I am beyond grateful to say that Hara has been my full-time job since then.