Jewelry Inspired by a Parisian Studio and a Painter’s Palette

Phthalo blue, sienna, and umber—pigments of emotion, gesture, and memory. This week’s collection draws its breath not just from color, but from art itself.

Our founder Paula spent hours in a quiet Parisian atelier, tucked behind a worn heavy wood door and draped in the hush of time. There, beneath skylights and among large folders of yellowing paper, she sifted through thousands of sketches collected over decades. She moved slowly, instinctively, letting her hands guide her to the pieces that reached out to her—a hint of movement here, the delight of an unfinished line there. The air smelled faintly of dust and linseed oil, and as she turned each page, it felt like entering an artist's sacred space.

Among these treasures, she found four intimate studies of the female form rendered in pencil, faded sienna, and bold, deliberate washes of phthalo blue. They were unframed and fragile, but alive with feeling it's as if the artist emotion was left on the page: the curve of a shoulder, the tilt of a jaw, the hush between lines. Each felt less like a finished work and more like a glimpse into the artist’s world.

These were chosen not for their perfection, but for their presence. They carry a quiet sensuality, a devotion to shape and light that feels timeless. They are, in their own right, muses. And it felt only natural to style our newest jewelry collection in dialogue with them: two artists at work.

THE PIECES

Anchored by a phthalo blue glass charm, this necklace draws its strength from color and its soul from intention. Alongside the vivid blue, we paired a dusk-grey faceted stone that shimmers subtly in shifting light—a nod to shadow and softness. A golden compass charm adds a whisper of direction, an emblem for the creative heart that is always seeking.

These pieces are designed not simply to be worn, but to be felt. To be reached for on quiet mornings at your desk. To be layered over linen in the late afternoon. To catch the light during a gallery visit, a moment of artistic inspiration, or while sketching in the margins of your notebook.

a water color painting with a necklace draping over

Blue Glass Stone Charm


Intricately cut and rich with color, these German glass stones mimic stained glass windows, famed for their beauty and wonder across the cathedrals of Europe. Each piece is a testament to centuries-old glassmaking traditions, where artisans have perfected the art of capturing light and transforming it into something transcendent.

The deep phthalo blue recalls the sacred blues of Chartres Cathedral, where medieval masters ground lapis lazuli and cobalt into pigments that have endured for nearly a thousand years. In your artist hands, this charm carries that same luminous intensity—a blue so pure it seems to hold the depth of twilight skies and the mystery of deep waters.

When light meets the faceted surface, magic happens. The stone becomes a prism, breaking white light into its component parts and casting tiny rainbows across your skin. It's a phenomenon that transforms the mundane into the extraordinary. Whether you're caught in morning sunlight streaming through a window or under the warm glow of gallery lighting during an evening opening: much like an artists pallet.


Dusk Grey Charm


Delicately framed in gold, this petite German glass stone captures the quiet beauty of the evening sky. The 14k gold setting cradles the stone like a precious moment held in time—its warm, burnished surface creating a gentle contrast against the cool sophistication of the grey glass within.

This isn't the stark grey of concrete or storm clouds, but something far more nuanced. The smoky grey hue shifts between pewter and dove, between shadow and light, embodying that liminal moment when day surrenders to night. It's the color of Paris rooftops at dusk, of charcoal sketches blurred with an artist's thumb, of the soft graphite smudges left on drawing paper after hours of creating.

With its smoky grey hue, it reflects light like the last whisper of twilight—not the bold brilliance of noon, but something more intimate and contemplative. The stone seems to hold light rather than project it, creating a subtle luminescence that draws the artist eye inward. When worn, it catches ambient light with a gentle shimmer, like moonlight on still water or the soft glow of streetlamps through evening mist.

Compass Charm


Crafted for star navigation, this compass is a sea explorer's dream, rendered in lustrous gold that catches light like the first rays of dawn breaking over distant horizons. The intricate detailing pays homage to the maritime instruments that guided centuries of adventurers across unknown waters—from Venetian merchants navigating the Silk Road to intrepid explorers charting new continents under vast, star-filled skies. These artists would track their voyage through the compass.

Every element of this compass speaks to precision and purpose. The cardinal points are meticulously engraved, their fine lines catching shadow and light to create depth and dimension. The traditional rose design at the center evokes the wind roses of ancient nautical charts, those beautiful geometric patterns that transformed practical navigation into artistic vision. It's a piece that honors both function and form, celebrating the marriage of utility and beauty that defines the finest craftsmanship.

Rolo Chain Connector Necklace


Smooth and simple, this rolo connector chain necklace serves as a blank slate for any desired pendants or charms, embodying the essential beauty of understated elegance. Crafted from plated 14k gold, each link is meticulously formed into perfect circular loops that interlock with seamless precision—a testament to the goldsmith's art where technique becomes invisible and beauty appears effortless.


The 3mm width strikes the ideal balance between presence and versatility. Substantial enough to make a statement when worn alone, yet refined enough to let your chosen charms take center stage: let your inner artist shine. The rolo design—with its smooth, rounded links—creates a fluid drape that follows the natural curve of your neckline, moving with you like liquid gold that catches light at every turn.


But this chain is more than mere foundation; it's an invitation to creativity. Like an artist's prepared canvas or a poet's blank page, it holds infinite potential. Whether you layer it with a single meaningful charm for minimalist sophistication or build a complex narrative with multiple pendants, the chain becomes the golden thread that connects your personal story.


The connector design allows for endless reinvention. Transform your look throughout the day by adding or removing charms—from the focused simplicity of morning meetings to the layered complexity of evening gatherings. It's jewelry that evolves with your mood, your outfit, your intentions, making every wear a conscious choice rather than mere habit: be artistic in your choice of wear.

Round Connector Charm


Easy to open, sturdy enough they won't accidentally come undone, these 14k gold plate charm connectors represent the marriage of form and function that defines exceptional jewelry hardware. Each connector is precision-engineered with a spring mechanism that provides the perfect tension—secure enough to hold your treasured charms safely, yet accessible enough for effortless customization.


The round design isn't merely aesthetic; it's ergonomic. The smooth circular form feels comfortable against your fingertips during the ritual of adding or rearranging charms, while the seamless gold plating ensures a lustrous finish that won't tarnish or fade with daily wear. These connectors become nearly invisible when worn, allowing your charms to appear as if they naturally belong together.


Available in a variety of shapes and sizes to help you customize your charms and chains, the connector system offers endless possibilities for personal artistic expression. Mix round connectors with oval ones for subtle variety, or use different sizes to create visual rhythm along your chain. The standardized design ensures compatibility across the entire collection, so every charm you acquire becomes part of an ever-expanding artistic palette of possibilities.

 The Artist Muses 


Each artist sketch Paula selected stands alone in its quiet power. One features a reclining figure, her back a graceful curve against a wash of blue, her form only half-suggested by the artist’s hand. Another captures a woman mid-turn, a single sienna line tracing her shoulder with aching simplicity.


These are not polished portraits. They are moments caught between thought and execution—the raw space where creativity lives. Their imperfection is what makes them captivating.


As we styled our jewelry on these artworks, something clicked. The pairing felt reverent. Not decorative, but collaborative. As if the charms completed the artists sketches, and the sketches gave the jewelry breath.

Artist Hand Earrings


Painter, architect, poet—a king among artists crowned legends by the Renaissance—Michelangelo once sculpted life from stone as though his hands were wrought by god. This supreme artist transformed marble into flesh, breathed soul into ceiling frescoes, and proved that an artist's vision could bridge the earthly and divine. His creation outlasts the ages, stirring souls from Florence to Rome to reach for something akin to the divine, inspiring countless artists across centuries to pursue their own creative calling.


These earrings are inspired by those masterful hands, stretched across the Sistine Chapel, captured here in antiqued gold. Each earring celebrates the artist's most essential tool—the human hand that translates vision into reality, that guides brush to canvas and chisel to stone. They honor not just Michelangelo's genius, but the hands of every artist who has ever dared to create, from Renaissance masters to contemporary visionaries, from the weekend watercolor artist to the sculptor working late into the night.


The antiqued gold finish evokes the patina of time, reminiscent of the golden light that illuminates artist studios at magic hour, when creativity flows most freely. When worn, these earrings become a declaration—that you honor the artist's journey, that you understand the sacred act of creation, that you carry within yourself the same divine spark that moved Michelangelo's hand across that legendary ceiling.

 FOR THE ARTIST 


This collection is for the artist at heart. For the artist who sees the poetry in palette knives and shadows on plaster. For the artist in anyone who has ever lost track of time in a museum or caught their breath at the curve of a statue's hip. For the working artist in the studio, the artist discovering their voice, and the artist who creates beauty in everyday moments.


Wear these pieces like a sketch—delicate, expressive, unfinished in all the right ways, the way an artist leaves intentional imperfection to capture truth. Let them be your palette, your ritual, your reverence for the creative life that every artist holds sacred. Each piece becomes part of your artist's toolkit—not brushes or clay, but symbols of the artist's perpetual search for beauty and meaning.


Whether you're an artist who creates, an artist who collects, or an artist who simply admires, this collection honors the beauty of process and the intimacy of inspiration that drives every artist's journey. Like any good piece of art, it leaves room for interpretation—allowing each artist to find their own story within its forms.


We hope it inspires the artist in you to seek beauty in quiet places.To follow your own creative compass like the Renaissance artist charting new territory.To see yourself as both artist and muse—the creator and the created, the observer and the inspiration.


For every artist knows that the most profound art comes not from perfection, but from the courage to begin, to explore, to leave something beautifully unfinished for others to complete with their own artist's eye.