The story behind

Hi, my name is Nadja, and I started By Millin in 2019 after working as a designer in Milan and Paris.

In 2018 my life changed forever: my second son was born, and it was one of the most memorable days of my life. On this day, the nurse attached a beaded plastic name bracelet to his wrist, and he wore it for about a month. This bracelet became a tangible symbol of those special first weeks we spent together.

When he overgrew it and I had to cut it off, I thought about creating a similar, a more durable keepsake. I didn’t like the usual cheap plastic letter beads and I started to look for letter beads made of real pearls - pearls after all have been a symbol of love for centuries. I did some research, realized this kind of engraved letter pearls did not exist and decided to create them myself. As a busy new mom, it was hard to find the time, but the inspiration never left me. I found a way to engrave freshwater pearls, color them and slowly started creating the collection that would become By Millin.

Today I love to create exquisite pieces with gorgeous high-quality materials, jewelry to celebrate people and moments of meaning. I love pieces that hold a story of connection, that are a symbol of thought beyond the gift.

It's a beautiful thing to be a tiny part of your special memories and I seek to craft each piece with attention to detail and tons of love. Each piece of By Millin jewelry is carefully made in my Zurich, Switzerland studio. From here I proudly create personalized jewelry for women and girls all over the world

 

About the materials & sustainability