Handcrafted Designer Jewelry
In 1981, Holly Hosterman and Paul "Yashi" Lubitz started Holly Yashi in their one-car garage. The company's success ignited when Holly and Paul discovered the beauty that lurked in the seemingly dull gray metal, niobium. Lightweight like titanium, when sheets of niobium are dipped in an electrically-charged bath, it flashes into hues of rich, permanent color. It often receives a secondary coloring treatment which is applied by hand.
Holly Yashi Aurora Bracelet
The Aurora Bracelet glows with the full spectrum of nature's most dramatic colors and forms. Pair with our Aurora Bracelet for unprecedented radiance.
Niobium, sterling silver and gold filled
Gold filled box clasp
7" long
$85
Holly Yashi Shimmering Lotus Earrings
Each pair of our Shimmering Lotus Earrings is handmade and permanently colored with layers of shimmering, iridescent texture.
Niobium, sterling silver or gold filled
Gold filled or sterling silver ear wires
1 3/8" l. x 5/8" w.
$39
Holly Yashi Love Spell Bracelet
Colorful patterned medallions dance on your wrist as you move.
European crystal, Bohemian glass and freshwater pearl
Gold filled or sterling silver chain, clasp
Niobium, gold filled or sterling silver
7 1/2" long
$90
See more HOLLY YASHI JEWELRY at hollyyashi.com.
Holly's intricate designs demand niobium's consistent coloring potential. Equally important, niobium is environmentally clean from start to finish, and so hypo-allergenic that it is used in surgical implants. Holly and her design team create new designs every day and maintain a portfolio of about 1000 current styles, which are available through their retail website and through retail catalog mailings. Holly also creates custom designs for non-profit organizations, as well as well-known fashion retailers like Sundance and Anthropologie. Holly Yashi is worn by many well-known women from musician Bonnie Raitt to Sandra Oh in Sideways.
Paul and Holly are still actively involved in the company's daily operations. Paul acts as the CEO and president and Holly serves as the creative director. They work side-by-side every day at the Holly Yashi design studio in Arcata, creating intricately beautiful and timelessly feminine designs.
