Ellie Polsky at her table of Just Be Jewelry.
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Just Be Jewelry is a new line of jewelry launched by Ellie Polsky. The first collection was called the Natural Collection and is made up of raw, natural, and quirky qualities. As time went on she has added Just Be Breath Pieces to her collection. These necklaces mirror what your breath may look like in your body and has names such as Acceptance, Connect, and Discovery.
Before COVID, she had been teaching kids yoga and trauma-informed yoga. At the age of 13, Polsky was diagnosed with epilepsy and suffered from anxiety attacks and depression. When the quarantine happened she was not able to express her emotions because of her thinking. She wanted calm and peace so she began making jewelry as a way to express herself. She used that technique to channel her emotions to create beauty. She said, “Once we find the beauty from within, we can become the best version of ourselves.”
She first began by making earrings that were made out of resin, wire wrapping in all shapes, and random things from nature. Each piece is unique and one-of-a-kind. When wearing her jewelry, her friends would say where did you get those? She began making things for friends and one day someone said you should start a jewelry business and the rest is history.
Realizing the therapeutic value of the Breath Pieces, Polsky began Just Be Jewelry workshops. In these workshops, she teaches you how to get in touch with your internal self. She uses different breathing methods, incorporates art practices such as music and movement.
The workshops also use meditation practices and everyone in the class will begin by journaling. This will build a blueprint to help each person create their breath necklace. Next, Polsky gives each person silver or gold wire to create their breathe necklace. This is a reflection of their inner self and will be a tool for connection.
In the future, she would like to have breath parties for companies, conventions, hotels, kids, and groups like AA. I asked Polsky what lies ahead and she said she would like to have retreats and teach on a larger scale. With her film and sound design background, she would like to make a documentary on how we cope with our emotions. She would also like to write a book on the same topic.
Coming up, Polsky will have a workshop on June 17 at the Ale Smith Brewery Craft Market. Frequently, you can find her at the La Jolla Cove children’s pool or the grassy area. To contact her or book a workshop, visit justbe-jewelry.com.
UPCOMING EVENTS
June 19 – Summer in Bloom at the Forum Carlsbad runway fashion show at 11 a.m. Admission is free. Location: in front of the Apple store. To register,
https://bit.ly/3z7ahjJ.
June 26 – Ugochi Iwuaba x Aston Martin fashion show at 4-6 p.m. Located at Aston Martin San Diego at 7820 Balboa Ave. For tickets, visit https://bit.ly/2RIUJ4T.
July 24 – La Jolla International Fashion Film Festival at the Conrad Prebys Performing arts Center at 7 p.m. For Tickets, visit https://bit.ly/34Xv5fL.
Diana Cavagnaro is an internationally renowned Couture Milliner based in the San Diego area. Learn more about our hat designer, teacher, and blogger at DianaCavagnaro.com.
