About Silver of Oz

Silver of Oz offers a wide variety of handcrafted silver jewelry mostly produced by the owner, artist Levent Oz. His style is influenced by a combination of Ottoman court jewelry and European modern style. A fusion of old and new; east and west. Playing with the surface of the metal, he creates unique pieces, which embrace the precious and semi- precious stones. You are always welcome to contribute your mind’s desire for the right one for you.

Stop by Silver of Oz today, or give me a call at 402-558-1307!

My Story

I was born in Istanbul, Turkey, one-time capital of the Ottoman Empire. As the son of a museum supervisor, I had the chance to see the impressive court jewelry collection — part of which was not even accessible to the common visitor.

I started to design my own jewelry, and eventually opened up my own shop. However, after moving to Vienna, Austria, in 1992, I was forced to find out how to produce the jewelry I was designing, since I no longer had the support of the workshops which finished those pieces.

The year 1998 was a turning point—it was the year of I traveled to the United States where I later decided to stay and eventually become a citizen. And in 2008, I opened Silver of Oz — a tiny shop in Benson, Omaha.

After being in Benson for a year, Silver of Oz moved to a bigger location, with a workshop room, a room for silversmithing classes, and space for a small art gallery. Finally, in 2012, Silver of Oz moved to West Omaha, where it’s been ever since.

In addition to making an assortment of jewelry, I also teach silversmithing classes to help you design the piece of your dreams.