Sara Beltran: The Mexican Designer Turning Ocean Dreams into Jewelry
From Stylist to Jewelry Maven
Mexican-born Sara Beltran began her career assisting legendary stylist Joe McKenna at Italian Vogue—but it was a serendipitous compliment from designer Tracy Feith that sparked her jewelry line, Dezso (Latin for "desire"). Within three years, her organic, sea-inspired pieces have adorned Ashley Olsen, Karolina Kurkova, and Jenna Bush, blending raw materials like wood, seeds, and shark teeth with luxe gold and silver.
Inspirations: The Sea as Muse
Signature Aesthetic: "The ocean is my obsession—shells, teeth, and the raw beauty of nature."
Material Alchemy: From humble seeds to hammered rose gold, her designs feel unearthed yet elegant.
Career Highlights
Dezso’s Rise: "Seeing strangers wear my pieces with joy—that’s the magic."
Campaign Crushes: Abercrombie & Fitch with Bruce Weber ("Like a chaotic, creative family reunion").
Sara’s Little Black Book
Photographers: Mario Testino ("Romantic"), Bruce Weber ("Master of moments").
Magazines: Italian Vogue ("Art incarnate"), Teen Vogue ("My cheerleaders").
Designers: Balenciaga ("Edgy chic"), Missoni ("Bikini royalty"), 3.1 Phillip Lim ("Effortless cool").
NYC Survival Kit
Essentials: Her Yorkshire terrier Mila, Blackberry ("Old-school loyal"), Skin Trip lotion ("Desert-island must").
Biggest Challenge: "New York doesn’t let you coast—every day demands hustle."
Dive Into Her World: @dezsobybel
"Jewelry should feel like a secret between you and the sea." 🌊
Why We’re Hooked:
Organic Luxury: Proof that rough edges and refinement can coexist.
Celeb-Approved: Loved by minimalists and bohemians alike.
Underwater Fantasy: Each piece whispers shipwrecks and sunsets.
(P.S. Ask her about that shark tooth necklace—it’s a conversation starter.) 🦈
