Sylva & Cie
Leader of The New Jewels.
Sylva Yepremian is an artisan jewelry designer with more than twenty years of experience creating and manufacturing unique pieces for the discerning client. Developing at least one new piece of jewelry every day, fine jewelry designer Sylva Yepremian creates stunning, one-of-a-kind designs in which each piece starts as a simple rough sketch. Sylva’s passion for jewelry began at a young age and grew into what is now the globally-recognized fine jewelry house, Sylva & Cie.
Born in Lebanon and raised in Paris, at the age of sixteen, Sylva and her family moved to Los Angeles to run the family’s jewelry business. While Sylva always had an interest in the Fine Arts, she completed her baccalaureate studies in Languages. That said, Sylva’s father, Jirair worked in production for various prominent jewelry houses in Europe including Cartier Paris, and it was he who really inspired her as a child. Under his skilled tutelage Sylva received the proper training at the craftsman’s bench.
It was with this exposure and familial support that gave Sylva the confidence to launch her own brand. In 2007, Sylva Yepremian established the atelier Sylva & Cie in the heart of Los Angeles’ downtown jewelry district, creating contemporary collections in which no two pieces are alike, as each is completely and meticulously hand wrought with the utmost care and attention to detail.
An avid collector of antique jewelry, Sylva is continuously inspired by the art and design developed in previous decades. The Art Deco period in particular is a significant source of inspiration for her contemporary jewelry collection, but she is also enamored of the style and art created within the Georgian and Victorian eras.
Sylva draws from the past when designing, yet her collection embodies a modern edge that appeals to the sophisticated customer. She is able to strike the perfect balance within each composition – alluding to old world prestige along with an innovative and fresh approach to design.
Sylva’s collection is designed with a variety of precious stones and metals. She is infatuated with the richness of color found in rubies and emeralds, and the amazing dimension of rose cut diamonds. She also incorporates other materials such as fossilized mammoth, ancient coins, hand carved opal, jade, and brilliant citrine; Sylva pairs these rare finds with 18KT gold to create an impactful, yet harmonious design.
With just four collections made each year, Sylva’s jewelry has a timeless appeal that transcends trends and seasons. The collection has developed a cult following including Hollywood’s biggest celebrities such as, Jennifer Lawrence, Anne Hathaway, Katy Perry, and Kate Bosworth. Sylva & Cie collections are available at select retailers nationwide including Bergdorf Goodman, Saks Fifth Avenue, Mitchells, Neiman Marcus and Stanley Korshak, amongst others.
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