Nat Guarascio

Owner, Designer

Nat is an award winning and experienced jewelry designer. She has focused her business
specifically on manufacturing for the bridal and luxury market. A CAD design artist for fine jewelry, she has had the opportunity to be featured on the cover of The Colorado Wedding Magazine, and worked as the lead corporate designer for Hyde Park Jewelers. Nathalia is currently establishing a woman owned design house.

She states:
”I am a firm believer in giving back to my community. It is important to make
contributions to local organizations, for instance my work with the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, Wings over the Rockies and local STEM programs. I am actively engaged with the CAD and Jewelry Manufacturing program courses offered at Arapahoe Community College, and recently I have become a member on the board for the Women’s Jewelry Association of Denver”
Awards:
2011. First prize winner of Oro Verde Design Competition.
2012. First prize winner of Charles Green Award.
2013. The William Dudley Trust- Final Degree Module Award
2013. Imodela RD Rolland by Peter Kettle
2014. Cookson Gold Syntering Award
2016. BienvenueChezVous Runner up
2022. Designer Excellence Award - Korean Jewelry Design Association

Jihee Kwon

Executive Assistant

Jihee holds a deep appreciation for the emotional and generational significance of fine jewelry, and she is committed to curating pieces that celebrate life’s most meaningful moments. Outside of her professional endeavors, she treasures time spent with her husband and their three sons.Jihee has been in luxury retail since 2012, she started her journey at Louis Vuitton providing excellent luxury customer experience every step of the way. Her expertise delivered impeccable service to her clients. When Jihee joined Hyde Park Jewelers as the Assistant Store Manager, her exposure to luxury watches and jewelry opened up another opportunity to be inspired and accommodate luxury clientele in the fine jewelry world. Jihee is always aspiring to learn and understand the fine jewelry industry by continuing to educate herself. She completed Diamond and Jewelry education from Gemological Institute of America in 2019.
When she joined Guarascio Contemporary Jewelry, her vision came alive working with the best luxury designer in the industry, Nathalia Guarascio. Jihee has an appreciation for fine jewelry and believes that jewelry is a part of one’s special moment in life and delivering jewelry that will last generations after generations is her ultimate goal. During her personal time, she enjoys her family time with her precious three boys and her loving husband.

Rahjae Leaf-James

Jr. CAD Designer

Rahjae is an emerging artist and designer with a deep-rooted passion for the arts. She explored a wide range of design-focused software and creative disciplines, including animation and graphic design, before earning her degree in Studio Arts with a concentration in metalsmithing from Arapahoe Community College in 2025. During her studies, she discovered a strong interest in jewelry design, which she continues to pursue.
After graduating, Rahjae began an internship with Guarascio Jewelers, where her adaptability and innovative thinking have already begun to stand out. Though new to the industry, she shows strong potential for growth and creative contribution.
When she's not designing, Rahjae enjoys a balance of quiet and adventure—spending time reading sci-fi novels and baking, or heading outdoors for hikes with her dog and BBQs with friends.