Story

Designer

The first time I heard of the golden ratio I was fascinated. The idea that a recurring mathematical formula found in all areas of life seems to capture what we widely regard as appealing. Looking back it surely influenced my artistic taste: beauty and aesthetics aren’t complicated, they speak to something we can intuitively appreciate. Who am I to argue with nature and its 'pleasing proportions’? We’re drawn to qualities such as symmetry, angularity and definition; all of which I put into the idea of Bangelle.
My first professional rendezvous with the jewelry industry was being the right hand of a renowned jewelry designer in Beverly Hills. From there on my love and appreciation for jewelry deepened. Fast forward 10 years: add a love story, 2 kids, and having lived in Los Angeles, Paris, Berlin and Bangkok. Different places, people, customs and styles all influence my work. I am lucky to have called many different places home and being of Persian descent, I am a transplant by nature. My creations are the result of all these influences paired with the desire to make my version of perfect.


Brand

BANGELLE. Bold. Beautiful. Bangle. Bangelle (bangle + Elle, say bang-ELLE) is the result of my love for stackable bangles and my passion to create a beautifully designed piece of jewelry that is truly unique. A line created exclusively for heavy-handed, gold loving, bracelet-obsessed jewelry connoisseurs. 
All designs are handcrafted by local artisans in Los Angeles. The line features a timeless, sleek and luxurious signature look. Solid 18K yellow, rose or white gold bangles in ladies, gents and unisex options. These are wearable pieces, day or night, dressed up or down. The uncompromising design is as beautiful as it is strong, just like the person wearing it. While stunning on their own, I like to layer the bangles with other pieces as the perfect addition: the more the merrier! There is something uniquely satisfying about a bundle of bangles gently rattling. My ideal stack includes Cartier’s Juste un Clou, Hermes’ Kelly and Collier de Chien, a fun tennis bracelet for some sparkle and Bangelle’s Dainty and Uni. I had this vision long before I laid eyes on my first Bangelle prototype. 
Ranging from the Dainty’s one ounce to the BigBang’s hefty four ounces of 18K gold per bangle, it’s all about bringing together mundaneness and luxury. These are weighty pieces by choice; hollow and high-end are mutually exclusive in my world. With a clear focus on what Bangelle's mission was at the beginning, the brand has evolved beyond jewelry for the wrists. While the emphasis remains on bangles and bracelets, Bangelle now also features rings, earrings and necklaces. These newer additions playfully pick up on elements from earlier designs, all while sharing characteristics such as stackability and symmetry. This is a playground for the bold and the gold.