ABOUT CHORTHIP

"Jewelry is more than an object of desire. It brings a sparkle of joy and a warm feeling of happiness. When a piece has the right connection, it becomes part of who you are. My creative inspiration draws from nature's elegance and its sense of balance, the same fluid qualities found in our deepest relationships. As someone who has always lived in cities, I stay mindful of practical, functional solutions."

Chorthip earned a degree in Industrial Design in her native Thailand before coming to New York City, where she completed a one-year intensive program at the Fashion Institute of Technology. After winning a prize scholarship to study jewelry design in Arezzo, Italy, she returned to New York to launch her career.

Hired by some of the most recognized jewelry houses, including Tiffany & Co., Chorthip's fluid, sculptural shapes drew the attention of architect Frank Gehry, and together they collaborated on his debut jewelry collection.

In 2009, Chorthip began developing jewelry for her own collections. Named The Best New Designer by the American Jewelry Design Council in 2011, her work has since been featured in national magazines including Vogue, Condé Nast Traveler, and WWD.

After fifteen years building her name in New York, Chorthip moved her studio to Munich, Germany, following her family's move to Europe. Each piece is designed and handcrafted there today, with care for the environment, carrying the four cultures that shaped her: Thailand, Italy, New York, and now Germany.

WHY I DESIGN

The reason I ventured out on my own is that I wanted to make something unique and special. I will never compete with the big stores. My designs are made by hand with love. I imagine that people who like my work are similarly minded, looking to make their mark and leave behind something that means something to them. These are not cookie-cutter, mass-produced works. Each piece has been formed by hand at my studio. I live a full life. Beyond being a designer, I am a mother, a wife, and a business owner. I am busy. But that does not stop me from being as present as possible. My jewelry reflects my belief that everyone should feel good about themselves every day, through the choices they make and how they spend their time. Nature nurtures us, as will these pieces. Wear them with love, until they become a part of you.