Laurette O'Neil
Las Vegas, NV
ARTIST BIOGRAPHY
Laurette O’Neil Jewelry is the husband and wife team of Laurette O’Neil and Zygmunt Klechowicz. Laurette considers herself to be the constant apprentice: “I have traveled the work studying my craft and collecting skills and inspiration; the American Southwest inspired me to incorporate gems and minerals into my designs. Alaska showed me how to work with fossilized walrus and to explore and use their native arts and earthiness in my jewelry. Berlin taught me how to handle silver and 18-carat gold. Stockholm gave me a lesson in titanium and Poland introduced me to the necessity of good design.”
Laurette brings these skills together at her studio in Las Vegas, Nevada, where she continues to study and expand her collection. “My main objective is to keep the design simple and clean, she says. “My work draws people in because of the pure and idyllic spirit.”
Laurette O’Neil creates award winning jewelry sculpture that you can wear. Clean lines and simplicity define her jewelry. But in reality, her pieces are nothing but simple. They’re a collaboration of minds, cultures, and eras that have defined Laurette’s artistry over the past three decades.
Product Knowledge for Laurette O’Neil Jewelry:
We design and make all components of our work i.e. tubes, clasps, cones.
Care Instructions:
When storing or traveling with your jewelry please remember to unclasp all jewelry to prevent kinks. It is recommended that customers remove jewelry before going to bed or participating in physical activity. Exposure to certain harsh chemicals or environments will result in compromising the integrity of your jewelry. This includes, but is not limited to the following: perspiration, perfumes, cleaning agents, chlorine, salt water, and silver polish.
Cleaning Your Jewelry:
Pour a small amount of mild soap into lukewarm water and use a small, soft toothbrush to gently clean your jewelry. Toothbrushes are ideal for cleaning jewelry with intricate details, which can otherwise be difficult to clean. Rinse thoroughly with clean fresh water after washing. If dirt is hart to remove, soak the jewelry in clean water. Dry your jewelry completely before storing.
It is important to NEVER use a polishing cloth on our matte and textured finishes.