Meet Oya & Idil Jewelry

We were lucky to catch up with Oya & Idil Jewelry recently and have shared our conversation below.

Oya & Idil Jewelry, thank you so much for joining us and offering your lessons and wisdom for our readers. One of the things we most admire about you is your generosity and so we’d love if you could talk to us about where you think your generosity comes from.
Our generosity comes from our personal values and gratitude. Our values emphasize the importance of giving, sharing, and helping others. Our deep-rooted gratitude stems from the positive experiences we’ve had in our own lives.

From the inception of the brand, giving back to our community is what made our work come alive. Curating personalized gifts for our family, friends, and colleagues. Although jewelry isn’t a necessity, the sparkle will light up your day.

It’s a long standing tradition in our Turkish culture to give a portion of what you have to others to keep your relations happy as well as light up your soul. When we launch a new collection, fellow designers push inventory by putting it on clearance. We choose to donate to a charity that puts on prom for kids in foster care. Jewelry is of value. The kids feel special and as rare as the one of a kind jewelry they wear.

We have continued the tradition by launching pop up parties to support a large variety of charity organizations where we donate 100% of the proceeds. Our customers know that when they purchase an Oya & Idil piece, they are part of a greater movement.

Let’s take a small detour – maybe you can share a bit about yourself before we dive back into some of the other questions we had for you?
The most exciting is the design process. The initial phase of conceptualizing and sketching out ideas is exhilarating.

Designing jewelry allows for our artistic expression and the exploration of unique and innovative concepts. The next would be material selection, whether precious metals, gemstones, alternative metals along with the variety of textures, and colors to add to the artistic possibilities.

The Oya & Idil brand represents customization. Creating custom pieces for customers allows us to bring someone else’s vision to life. We represent unique and one-of-a kind designs joined by a Mediterranean flair with classical elegance. It’s a fun and playful line that makes you feel glamorous or casual chic.

Our newest collection launch is the Knot Collection. Known for close relationships. It’s a piece you can gift to your mom, children, or best friend to know you are knotted for life.

Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?
Designers need a strong sense of creativity to envision unique and aesthetically pleasing jewelry pieces. Creativity is essential for developing new designs, patterns, and concepts.
http://www.oya-idil.com
Attention to Detail. Precision and attention to detail are paramount in jewelry making. Small details can significantly impact the overall quality and appearance of a piece. Our passion is what helps us execute the customer’s vision.

Knowledge of Materials. Understanding different metals, gemstones, and other materials used in jewelry is essential. This includes knowledge of their properties, durability, and how they interact with each other.

The advice we have is to do everything with intention, honesty, and integrity to build long term relationships.

Okay, so before we go we always love to ask if you are looking for folks to partner or collaborate with?
Yes. We seek collaboration with various individuals and professional. We have worked with gemstone suppliers, as well as fashion designers, who when collaborating can result in unique and complimentary collections. We have met with them at local fashion communities, social media platforms, fashion events, and trunk shows.

Social Media Influencers are also partners we collaborate with. Social media influencers can help increase visibility and reach a broader audience.

Lastly, boutique owners. Building relationships with boutique owners and retailers can lead to opportunities for displaying and selling our jewelry collections. We are open to meeting with jewelry bloggers and writers and to participate in relevant online communities.

Building and maintaining a strong professional network is key to finding the right collaborators for our specific projects. If you wish to collaborate, please email us at sandygreconsult@gmail.com

Contact Info:

Image Credits
Shannon Mann IG: @oysterstopearls Miss Oregon, Chi Nelson Photography

Suggest a Story: BoldJourney is built on recommendations from the community; it’s how we uncover hidden gems, so if you or someone you know deserves recognition please let us know here.
Productivity
Where do you get your work ethic from?

We’ve all heard the phrase “work hard, play hard,” but where does our work ethic

Productivity
Tactics & Strategies for Keeping Your Creativity Strong

With the rapid improvements in AI, it’s more important than ever to keep your creativity

Productivity
From Burnout to Balance: The Role of Self-Care

Burning out is one of the primary risks you face as you work towards your