Fay in her studio. From Wallpaper Magazine, photographed by Eric Chakeen

FAY ANDRADA

Designer Fay Andrada founded the brand in 2010 in New York City where she lived for 25 years. She was raised in New Haven by immigrant parents, her father, an architect from the Philippines and her mother, from Finland. Fay studied in New York, Paris and London with a masters degree in graphic design. She discovered metalsmithing during a sabbatical in Maine and has been making jewelry full-time for her collection ever since. After 2020, Fay relocated to the coast of Rhode Island with her partner and two children.

THE COLLECTION

Using hammers, files, and flame, Fay designs her jewelry at her workbench. Forging the metal herself, she embraces the imperfection of the human hand. Subtle textures and organic lines emerge and define her sculptural pieces. The final product is made by Fay herself along with her small team of artisans in New York City and Rhode Island. 

Fay Andrada jewelry is minimalism that does not sacrifice imagination or beauty.