User:Dejanjewelry

Dejan Jovanovic has been an artist for more than 20 years. He was born in Serbia and trained as a sculptor. Dejan grew up surrounded by art and creativity. From as early as he can remember, he was fascinated by creating shapes and had the freedom to enjoy creating in the studio of his father who was a sculptor.

Dejan went on to train as a sculptor at Belgrade University School of Applied Arts in Serbia, where he focused on the challenges of creating large-scale sculptures and graduated top of his class with honors. He later graduated with his MFA in metal design from East Carolina University School of Art and Design in North Carolina. Dejan has been established in Washington, DC, since 2002, where Dejan Studio Jewelry began.

Dejan has exhibited his work in the US and Europe and has worked on fabrication and metalsmithing projects for many private clients, including the White House, Smithsonian Institution and Washington National Cathedral and has also worked for Tiffany and Co. His work has been featured in many publications including Martha Stewart Weddings, Washingtonian Magazine, Vogue, DC Modern Luxury and American Craft. His passion for creating has won him numerous international prizes and awards and set him on the path to where he is today.

Dejan Studio Jewelry is currently located in the Torpedo Factory Art Center in Old Town Alexandria, VA. Dejan Studio Jewelry specializes in creating custom designed rings, and other celebration rings. He creates jewelry of all types but has a special focus on limited edition pieces, commission wedding bands and engagement rings.

Jewelry designer Dejan Jovanovic draws inspiration from nature and the universal language of shape and form, translating subtle organic shapes and asymmetry into his pieces. His work demonstrates his exploration of ancient metalsmithing forms and techniques which he revives with a modern, sophisticated sensibility. His craftsmanship and the interplay of the various elements combine to create harmony in his contemporary design.