Paula Lapkin is the designer behind yära jewelry, an exciting new company based in New York. Yära jewelry offers a modern collection of jewelry that adds an effortlessly cool, edgy look to any outfit.

Yära, means Queen of the Sea, and was the name of her family’s first sailboat. Paula’s love of the ocean and natural elements plays a strong influence in her designs and her choice of materials. Using natural Greek leather and hand-made Greek beads, Paula creates distinct, beautiful pieces.

Following an atypical path into the jewelry business, Paula first studied art history, than dabbled as an interior designer before focusing on her true love – jewelry. Paula’s designs are classic, chic and very modern.

Paula’s ability to mix different materials, shapes and techniques creates a collection that is simple but says so much. All of her jewelry is hand-made of the highest quality. There is a reason that Paula is one of the hottest new designers. Everything just clicks – the materials, craftsmanship and designs are second to none.

Paula has also graciously designed a “charity piece”. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this piece will be donated to charity.

As good as these pieces look in the pictures, they look and feel twice as good in person. Try one, and we assure you that you will be back for more.