Daria Dzwil is the owner and sole craftsperson of Maya Belle Jewelry, a boutique shop dedicated to helping people remember loved ones with custom handcrafted memorial jewelry. Her professional background began at Tyler School of Art in Philadelphia, where she earned her B.F.A. degree in metals and jewelry design in 2001.
In Daria's words...
Starting with children’s pieces, wedding jewelry, and personalized gifts, my work has followed my life path through parenthood and marriage. I've always felt a strong calling to serve others, and I've discovered that I can best fulfill this calling through my work.
I've been involved with many organizations, donating my time and resources to raise money for anti-hate organizations (Coexist, Safety Pin, BLM pieces) and Autism Speaks (puzzle pendant). I am most proud of my work with Circle of Friends, founded by Ms. Lisa Williams in 1999.
Circle of Friends helps youth and young women survivors of violence, street life, and human trafficking by educating, equipping, and empowering women to live their best life, free of violence, as they serve other women and girls.
I started a line of jewelry for Circle of Friends in 2011 and now create pieces from the personal messages the girls write in their handwriting, serving as a wearable reminder of their power, strength, and beauty.
I now create keepsakes of our loved ones, including precious fingerprints, pet paw or nose prints, handwritten pieces, and baby footprints, which serve as a tangible reminder that our loved ones are always with us and in everything we do.
I enjoy working directly with each customer, and I understand the importance of small details. Each piece is unique--a world of memory and emotion unto itself. All the pieces on my website were made to order. Whenever a new piece is created, I add a new listing, ensuring my work is constantly evolving. There are numerous handmade designs available.
I personally make each piece by hand, with love, and each piece is one of a kind. You can also find me on Etsy: www.mayabelle.etsy.com. Thank you for visiting my shop and for supporting a small, woman-owned business.
Gratefully yours,
Daria
"We are travelers on a cosmic journey, stardust, swirling and dancing the eddies and whirlpools of infinity. Life is eternal. We have stopped for a moment to encounter each other, to meet, to love, to share. This is a precious moment. It is a little parenthesis in eternity."
~Paulo Coelho