Since then, she has gained experience with making different types of jewelry, and she said her designs have evolved to include more elaborate pieces, such as beaded necklaces and bracelets. Assembling pieces was initially a trial-and-error process, as she had to restart an entire necklace if she did not properly attach the ends, she said. When experimenting with new projects, Martinez said she first crafted butterfly earrings, which entailed a simple task of clipping the charms to bindings. I opened up a podcast, and although I liked that, I started making jewelry, and I felt like I liked it a lot more.” “When we were at home and it was lockdown, I wanted to find more hobbies to do,” Martinez said. When she began selling earrings two years ago and noticed customers wearing her pieces, Martinez said she felt motivated to branch out and added necklaces and bracelets to her collection. Her designs incorporate elements of nature and spirituality, and she is set to launch in-person sales at the Westwood Village Farmers’ Market on March 24.

Killer Sweetss’ candy-colored jewelry is handcrafted with care.įounded by second-year education and social transformation and psychology student Luz Martinez, the small business sells an array of colorful and customizable jewelry pieces through its website and social media platforms.

This post was updated March 9 at 10:33 p.m.

Eye candy necklace