Erin Zisser
Diamonds and Coal
Jewelry
I have been creating since I was a little
girl. My grandmother put knitting needles
and a crochet hook in my hand as soon
as I could hold them. My small business
started as an accident. I was creating
jewelry for myself that I couldn’t find in
the marketplace, and as I wore it, all different kinds of people
would stop me and ask me where I purchased it.
That was the beginning of Diamonds and Coal.
“Diamonds and Coal is handmade jewelry with an edge for
both guys and girls. I love being able to create jewelry that has
a bit of grit to go along with the glamour.”
What’s the hardest part about running your own
business?
The hardest part is doing it all! I am the designer and
creator first and foremost. But I am also the CEO, the web
developer, the graphic designer, the publicist, etc. It is
tough to wear so many hats, but I love doing it, so the lack
of sleep is OK with me. ;)
What is your favorite part in the process of designing
products?
My favorite part of the process of designing is seeing the piece come to life. Sometimes
I sketch out designs, and sometimes I wake up in the middle of the night with an idea
and run down to my studio to create it. Some days I just start playing with different
pieces and they come together in my hands like I knew
how to create them all along. No matter how the process
starts, the end result is my favorite part - knowing that
you can take something made up in your head and make
it a reality is pretty special!
What’s been your most popular item or line to date?
My most popular pieces to date have been my Sugar
Skull cameos, my meteorite pieces, and my
electroformed crystal pieces.
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