our inspiration

Inspired by the vibrant beauty of precious and semi-precious gemstones in dynamic cuts (like emerald, sapphire, pearl, etc.), our pieces are designed around the unique center stone.

“We are inspired by the unique qualities of a stone, how the light catches it, the possibilities of its shape and depth of color… We often find a stone we love and we design around it.

There could be an opal with certain colors inside it that just beg to be paired with other colored stones like aquamarines and tourmalines. this guides the design process.

there are also times when we have an idea for a particular piece of jewelry and we need to search for the perfect stone to make it work.”

- Arsavir

one of a kind pieces

Every piece we create is bespoke and like no other.

“Each piece fits a theme, but no two are exactly alike. The colors might vary or we will set the piece with a different centre stone. We don’t like repeating designs – we never want to become bored by doing the same thing.”

- Arsavir

“We sell to coveted jewelry boutiques and department stores all over the world. Having a wide breadth of one-of-a-kind models allows us to cater to our clients’ unique needs.”

- Aras

craftsmanship

These unique styles require a level of craftsmanship that is sometimes missing in contemporary jewelry. Every one of our pieces are designed and meticulously manufactured in New York. We have an in-house jewelry bench atelier with seasoned jewelers that have a wide range of skill sets.

“We pride ourselves on making everything in house. Our team includes model-makers, stone-setters, polishers and enamellers… Many of the artisans involved in creating Cicada jewelry have been with the firm for 20 or 30 years. It takes a long time to train someone with their caliber.”

- Aras

ethics

Ethical sourcing and sustainability are at the core of what we do. We work actively to assure that our supply-chain of stones and metals is traceable and ethical. We are committed to maintaining and promoting responsible and ethical behavior in relation to human rights, financial, social and environmental practices. We seek to act in a transparent and accountable manner and to promote this standard throughout the industry.

We source mostly from local suppliers here in New York City, companies we have been working with for decades. They are great at finding the best gems in the world and to our standards. They often come to us first with special stones.

- Aras