About

I'm Maya, the sole owner and maker behind Cast & Clover! Originally from the DC area, I'm now based in Los Angeles. I began Cast & Clover in the summer of 2020 while living in the mountains of Northern Utah, where I finished my degree remotely from Skidmore College studying art, specifically Jewelry & Metals.

I've been making jewelry since I was a kid. I remember gifting all my teachers handmade beaded earrings in 3rd grade. In 2010, I spent the first of many summers at Buck's Rock Camp in New Milford, CT, where I learned the magic of silversmithing. This unlocked a new potential for my passion. I fell in love with hand-fabricating little shiny pieces of wearable art and sculptures. This is also where I was first introduced to resin casting. I was instantly captivated by capturing bits of nature. I made countless pieces with insects and foraged plants during that summer. And here I am, over 15 years later, still honing my craft and making whimsical jewelry!

I've grown so much since starting my business in 2020. Due to COVID, my senior year of college was abruptly halted, including my access to a professional metals studio. But we are SO back! In 2025, I finally reconnected with my love for silversmithing after a 5-year hiatus and built out a studio of my own in my Los Angeles apartment.

Everything you see from Cast & Clover is handmade by me! I start by foraging wildflowers. My mom is a huge help with this step. Since she still lives in northern Utah, she's busy foraging wildflowers for me in the spring and summer. It's a passion we now both share, and I'm so grateful for her support. I also forage flowers myself here in LA or wherever I happen to be traveling. I go back to the east coast frequently and always forage there when I can.

 

Once the flowers are foraged and pressed, it's time to CREATE! Each piece requires a slightly different set of skills and techniques depending on the project. I cut, file, form, solder, and polish every piece of sterling silver jewelry you see. I also use silicone molds to form my own resin cabochons and other shapes. Each piece can take anywhere from a few hours to a few days (or more!) to create.

I love working with flowers for many reasons. One being their beauty, but also their temporary nature. Like any living organism, flowers have a lifespan. We enjoy their beauty, then they're gone. I'm fascinated by being able to freeze this precious moment in time, turning nature into an heirloom you can cherish forever.

Thank you for being here!

xx, Maya