Nesftaly Gomez was born and raised in the Bronx, New York with parents who immigrated from the Dominican Republic. Her jewelry brand Neftale specializes in handcrafted jewelry. Each piece is uniquely made using bought and repurposed materials such as fabric, ribbon, beads, and shells. Neftale jewelry reflects the vibrancy of Carribbean cultures in urban spaces with in interest in storytelling. With a background in Painting, Nesftaly approaches each jewelry piece like wearable art which is hand sewed together using colors and patterns and texture to create the composition of her jewelry designs. Her pieces make a statement about identity and culture and challenges our perception traditional jewelry. The hand sewn quality of the jewelry adds a personal touch making it one of a kind. Materials are sourced both locally in New York and internationally in the Dominican Republic.