Mountain Living Magazine - Jewelry Maker With Sole

Theresa Wangia's great-great-grandfather made buffalo Bill's Boots, and today she continues artisanal craftsmanship through her own bespoke work in leather.

History echoes through the work of Theresa Wangia, founder of Beltshazzar Jewels. Her pieces have a talismanic quality, evoking timeless voyages and the totems of nomads who embark on them. Wangia’s creations embrace a multiplicity of cultures and emote a bold spirit of adventure, which she achieves by combining diverse materials—stones, vintage brass, bone and horn, even fossilized coral—with supple leather. “We all use what materials are available to us and the history we have, what’s in our DNA, to say something about who we are, who we want to be,” says Wangia.

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Unbridled II Breastplate by Beltshazzar Jewels

Western Art & Architecture Magazine

We think you will love these unique neckpieces made by Theresa Wangia of Beltshazzar Jewels. World travel influences her designs, which are undoubtedly bold statements. Using bone, metal, leather, horn, stones, gemstones and other objects that catch her attention, Wangia believes her accessories “cross borders of style, where culture meets fashion and beyond.” Her clients agree, and her distinctive pieces are sold in boutiques from Los Angeles to London.

$450 | Adjustable length | 314.761.1812 | beltshazzarjewels.com

St. Louis-Based Jewelry Designer’s Brand Beltshazzar Jewels is an International Success

For years, Wangia has drawn inspiration from her travels and multicultural heritage, including her grandmother’s ties to the Blackfoot Indian nation, and often incorporates leather, chunky chains and opulent stones in her jewelry and accessories. She says she’s thrilled to create unique pieces for this international showcase that’s paying homage to the elements of earth, water, air and fire – a theme that lends well to her nomadic style.