About Chiara

Chiara is the designer, business owner, and creator behind Chiara Made, a handmade jewelry business based in Truckee. She has been making polymer clay jewelry since August, 2021. Chiara started her business to offer meaningful jewelry that spreads positivity through botanical designs. Originally she made jewelry for herself, but quickly started to notice how other people connected to her designs.

She uses a technique called “millefiori” to create her designs. This technique, originally using glass, dates back to Ancient Egypt and became popular in Venice in the 15th century. The technique involves layering and wrapping rolls of clay (like making a sushi roll) and then slicing it up to reveal the design. 

When she’s not creating, Chiara loves hiking and spending time at the lake with her two dogs. To learn more about her designs and process you can follow her on Instagram @chiara__made or on Tik Tok @chiaramadejewelry.