ABOUT LILA CLARE JEWELRY.
Designed with Intention. Inspired by Nature.
You deserve jewelry that feels as effortless as it is meaningful—pieces you can wear every day that quietly reflect your style and celebrate your story.
At Lila Clare Jewelry, every design begins with nature and is handcrafted with intention. Each piece is thoughtfully created to balance simplicity, elegance, and timeless beauty, becoming part of your everyday moments as well as your most meaningful milestones.
Our jewelry is designed to be worn, loved, and passed on—made with integrity, care, and a deep appreciation for the beauty found in the natural world.
The Story Behind the Bench
My name is Clare Johnston, and I make sterling silver, gold and gemstone jewelry that interprets nature in graceful and elegant forms.
Lila Clare Jewelry is classic jewelry that you can wear everyday, yet still feel special and celebrated. Pieces that look delicate and dainty, but are crafted with such care and attention that they are secure and solid. Jewelry that you want for yourself, and love to give as a gift.
When I make jewelry, I feel energized and connected to my creative self. I infuse this into each piece and it becomes the starting point for your style, for your strength, for your journey.
From the Forest to the Desert
My love for nature began in the forests of rural North Georgia, where I spent my childhood exploring trails, collecting leaves, and learning the value of handmade craftsmanship through my father's fine furniture business.
In 2010, I moved to Tucson, Arizona, where the beauty of the desert opened a new chapter of inspiration. Today, I handcraft sterling silver, gold, and gemstone jewelry using traditional techniques, creating timeless pieces inspired by both the lush forests of my childhood and the quiet elegance of the desert I now call home.
Handmade with Intention
Every piece of Lila Clare Jewelry is created with purpose—from the first sketch to the final polish.
Ethics
We create responsibly by minimizing waste, choosing quality materials, and crafting with care for both people and the planet.
Craftsmanship
Every piece is handcrafted in Tucson, Arizona using traditional techniques and finished with exceptional attention to detail.
Individuality
Timeless, feminine jewelry designed to celebrate your personal style and become part of your everyday story.
Jewelry That Becomes Part of Your Story
Designed to become part of your story, each piece is handcrafted with intention and inspired by the beauty of nature.
More about Clare...
I’ve had an enduring connection with nature since I was a child and was raised to appreciate the value of handmade work. When I was two, my family moved from the city to rural North Georgia. We lived in a tent while my parents built our house. Logs were our dining chairs and the stream provided water. I remember pressing leaves into the still moist concrete foundation and playing with wood shavings as my father started his fine furniture making business. The countless hours I spent exploring the forest around our home firmly ingrained a love of and respect for nature.
In 2010, I transitioned out of a career in social work and moved to Tucson, AZ. I was drawn to the desert for the striking landscape, warmth and sun. I took metalsmithing classes and began to make jewelry. My relationship with nature continues and translates into the designs. I lost wax cast and hand fabricate (form, hammer, shape, cut, solder) sterling silver, gold and gemstone jewelry that interprets the natural environment in graceful and elegant forms. Lila Clare Jewelry is handmade in Tucson, Arizona, and reflects my time in both desert and forest habitats.
Lila Clare Jewelry is made to give women simple, classic jewelry that helps them form a deeper connection with themselves and the earth. It is made to give back to my community. It is inspired by nature, and formed from earth’s elements while striving to take very little from the earth. Lila Clare Jewelry is fundamentally an expression of my voice and honors the legacy of making that my parents began on that small mountain in North Georgia.
- I help women express their individuality by making quality jewelry that is simple, feminine and classic.
- I am committed to your satisfaction with and love of the jewelry you purchase.
- I have wonderful rescue dogs and would love to show you tons of photos of them.
- When I'm not making jewelry, you can find me outside hiking, gardening or walking the pups!
Thanks!!