The Dara Kaye Jewelry Story

Dara Kaye Jewelry was founded to transform the experience of wearing jewelry, blending high quality and meaningful design with ethical sourcing. The first of its kind line uses lab-grown diamonds, ensuring that each piece is both beautiful and sustainable. Inspired by the emotional power of jewelry, I sought out to create heirlooms meant to last forever and impart a sense of power and purpose to the wearer.

When I was a child, my grandmother used to open her vault of jewelry and let me marvel at the treasures inside. Each piece had a story, a memory attached to it as an avid traveler—gorgeous rings from London, delicate necklaces from Paris, Pearls from China and stunning bracelets from the Middle East that shimmered with a history of love and special moments. I was captivated by the beauty, but even more by the stories she shared.

As I got older, she took out pieces and gave them to me for special occasions. It was no longer just jewelry; it had meaning, it held a story and eventually became a memory of her and her travels.

Those moments spent looking through her unbelievable collection ignited a passion within, falling deeply in love with jewelry—not just as adornment, but as art with meaning. Yes, I was enamored by anything that sparkled, and still am, but as a keeper of memories and emotions.

As I grew up, I started designing my own pieces and re-working older pieces that I was given. Inspired by the beauty and sentiment of my grandmother's collection, I would spend hours sketching designs, meeting with artisans, learning how to best set the stones I chose and how to polish a piece just so. I was obsessed with learning the craft behind creating unique pieces that held a story of their own blended with my own specific style that evolved over the years working in the Fashion Industry.

As a young child I was inspired by mythology, symbolism, wisdom and inspiration from across cultures, ages and the universe due to my grandparents exposing me to exotic and far flung places while regaling me with stories of newly explored lands.

Dara Kaye Jewelry was born out of the wish to give wearers an approachable priced option, without compromising details and custom finishes that are usually reserved for only the highest priced jewelry options. I wanted to design pieces that were not only beautiful but also meaningful—pieces that could be passed down through generations, each one carrying its own story, memory and sentiment.

Each piece in my line is designed to be more than just an accessory, it is a treasure to be cherished, an heirloom to be handed down, and a story waiting to be told. That's why I chose to use lab grown diamonds, making high-quality, beautiful jewelry accessible to everyone. Our lab-grown diamonds offer a sustainable, affordable alternative without skimping on sparkle, in fact, allowing us to use the highest clarity and color, giving extraordinary shine.

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DARA KAYE Jewelry is handcrafted and custom made by artisans in New York City’s iconic jewelry district on 47th Street using 14k and 18k gold, ethically sourced lab grown diamonds and gemstones.

Dara Kaye Jewelry is crafted for the new generation of women who want it all. Our pieces are perfect for creating heirlooms and for treating yourself to something seriously cool and unique. Whether you're marking a milestone or just elevating your everyday style, the line has something perfect and made just for you.