A born nature lover hailing from pristine Australian coastlines, LASSANAI’s founder + designer has eco conscience in her DNA. Deeply entwined with Julia’s respect for the environment, is her desire to honor it. Every element of LASSANAI is driven by this simple ethos.
In Sri Lankan culture, gems are seen as gifts from the gods, so mining areas are deemed sacred. A gentle Buddhist approach to gemming has shaped a truly sustainable industry, where no harm comes to any living beings; the earth is minimally impacted; and stable employment is provided to many. LASSANAI jewels are artisan handmade in an ethically aligned studio that also puts people and the environment first.
As a globally inspired brand based in New York City, LASSANAI brings the ancient wisdom of nature to present-day style, in raw luxe pieces that serves as wearable talismans for the modern world.
LASSANAI was conceived in the wake of magical adventure, in the tiny island paradise of Sri Lanka. During her time there as a resort manageress, Australian founder and designer, Julia Ingall, became mesmerized by Sri Lanka’s gemstones in their natural, unfaceted form. Keen to remain creatively connected to this magical place she’d called home, Julia established ties with a respected local metalsmith to bring her raw stone creations to the Western world.
Since then, LASSANAI has evolved into a globally inspired brand based in New York City. Embodying a live fearlessly attitude, the brand combines urban sophistication with the intrinsic beauty and power of nature, in raw luxe pieces that serve as wearable talismans.
By bringing the ancient power of nature to present-day style, LASSANAI armors modern man and woman with jewelry that’s both naturally beautiful, and has a story to tell. Raw gem rocks are crystal-charged with the earth’s energy. Precious metals in textural settings honor each stone’s intrinsic beauty and the powers it contains.
LASSANAI jewels are still made by hand in an ethically aligned Sri Lankan studio, then shipped to New York to be worn with intention.
LASSANAI, pronounced "lass-an-eye,"means beautiful in Sinhalese - the language of Sri Lanka.