Nadine Aysoy

London

Inspired by the beauty of nature, various forms of art and precious stones, her jewels may seem traditional at first glance. However, on closer look, you’d notice how the classic pieces are transformed into something extravagant and chic. Many of the decorative elements in the jewellery are inspired by Nadine’s keen eye for fashion and modern trends. These play an essential part in her design aesthetics but do not dominate them, making even the most original pieces timeless.

Meet the designer

Where do you draw inspiration from?

I have a passion for beauty, aesthetics, and fashion. I find inspiration in nature as well as in art, objects, and fabrics. I also love different textures and playing with an array of shades of the same color. I love putting together different stones that might not always be associated together, such as white pearls and white opals in a pair of earrings.

Tell us about yourself and how you came to be a jewelry designer.

I was always passionate about jewelry and fashion since I was a little girl playing with the sparkling stones in my grandfather's office in Belgium. After a 24 year career in banking, I decided to go back to school to study gemology and pursue my passion. I was turning 50, my last child was 5 and we were moving to London from Geneva. I started to design and created the first collection organically until my husband asked me one day if I was ever going to sell anything. This is how the brand was born in January 2017.

What was the first piece of jewelry you splurged on?

I was very lucky to receive beautiful jewelry so most of my splurges are more about creating new from old. I did my first original designs and splurged on beautiful stones.

Do you have a motto?

“Life is not a dress rehearsal.” I really believe in action and creating your own luck with hard work, perseverance and passion and always visualising what you are aiming for.

What is your daily jewelry uniform?

My petite feuilles yellow gold diamond earrings, the matching white and yellow gold rings, as well as my Catena articulate emerald ring, part of my new collection that will be launched in 2020. I also love my petite Tsarina yellow gold necklace and a single diamond bezel set necklace.