DARIUS is a collection of fine jewelry by artists and designers Darya Khonsary & Arielle Chiara Khonsary. The work draws reference from Khonsary’s matrilineal Persian ancestry, building a bridge to the archaeological past through the use of symbol and material. The designers approach jewelry as totemic vessel; objects of power and protection that serve as a focal point for communication with the universe. Chiara’s background in gemology accounts for the brand’s distinctive approach to utilizing fine quality colored gemstones as well as the brand’s strict use of antique and reclaimed diamonds. Each unique piece is crafted entirely by hand in Los Angeles by the brand’s in house Master Goldsmith. Fabrication techniques are akin to that of the ancient world, rending each piece truly one of a kind.
“Our collection is made with the highest form of respect for the wisdom of the ancient world,” explains the designers. “It is an attempt at deciphering the messages that the ancients left us, activating these historical energies and bringing them into the present, allowing for the birth of new worlds. To wear jewelry is to facilitate in the creation of magic.”
