N+A New York

N+A is a jewelry line founded by sisters Noriko and Akiko Sugawara, who originally come from Yokohama, Japan. Designing their collections and making all pieces in their studio in Tribeca, New York City, Noriko and Akiko create finely crafted, handmade jewelry. Their designs reflect the subtle beauty of the details in both city life and nature. Deta... ils that often go unnoticed in the busy rush of ordinary lifethe textures of rocks and leaves, details of historic buildings, cracks in subway walls, the sparseness of branches in winter, and the richness of blossoms and leaves in summercatch their eyes and inspire the motifs of beautiful jewelry pieces. Respect for the nature of their materials connects their designs to their inspirations. Noriko and Akikos unique perspectives and Japanese sensibilities give birth to an original aesthetic in jewelry design. The most important value of N+A is making jewelry that enhances your life and that will be cherished for a lifetime. Inspired creators, timeless designs, respected materials, and handcrafted artisanship define N+A as a jewelry brand that complements the individuality of its wearer, accenting personal style with unique pieces that will always remain fresh and will become favorites. Norikos interest in art and cultures began in childhood. Traveling the world as a flight attendant for All Nippon Airways (ANA), she has experienced many cultures directly. In 2001, she embarked on a new path as an art jeweler, graduating with a jewelry design degree from Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), New York, two years later. After graduation, she studied sculpture at the Art Student League of New York, eventually showing her one-of-a-kind conceptual pieces around the United States and Japan at galleries and major art shows, including SOFA. In addition to her love of sculpture and design, Noriko is also deeply influenced by music, having once aspired to be a professional flutist. Sculpture, music, and jewelry design come together in Norikos distinctive three-dimensional ...Read More