Venyx
Designer Eugenie Niarchos drew on an eclectic range of influences to create Venyx World, which provides an imaginary backdrop to the stories she tells through her jewelry.
Inspired by nature, sci-fi, travel, and the supernatural, the London-based brand launched in 2013 with the Reptilia collection, whose richly crafted textures, brilliant colored stones, and ergonomic shapes set the tone for what was to come: beautifully worked jewelry in gold, gemstones and more unusual precious materials, with a touch of the fantastical.
In conversation with Venyx
The stones and other materials you choose, and the way you combine them with different metals and gems, are a big part of the magic of Venyx. Tell me about some of the most unusual materials you have worked with.
I’ve worked with a wide variety of materials ranging from diamonds to fossilized mammoth bone. I enjoy using interesting stones such as azure malachite, howlite, and even softer materials like lava, which have all found their way into my work. Rutilated quartz is another favorite for its striking needle-like inclusions, that [...]