Linn.
US
Based in Brooklyn, NY, designer Masumi Hayashi creates fine jewellery with a playful sense of style. Each piece embodies a fresh approach to celestial motifs, reimagining the mystical without falling into stereotypes. Tiny in scale, her Japanese heritage and inspiration shine through her entire collection.
Highlights & awards:
- Playful celestial motifs: Masumi Hayashi’s designs reimagine mystical themes with a fresh, non-stereotypical approach.
- Collage-style gemstone clusters: Tiny, unusually cut gemstones are arranged in seemingly haphazard yet harmonious clusters.
- Handcrafted with 14kt recycled gold: Committed to sustainability, Masumi uses 14kt recycled gold, ensuring both quality and great value.
- Signature textured finish: Her unique wax-carving technique adds a subtly tactile quality, showing her meticulous handcraftsmanship.
Specialises in:
- Tiny, cabuchon-cut gemstones
- 14 kt recycled gold
- Textured, handcrafted finish
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Why we love Linn.
Based in Brooklyn, NY, designer Masumi Hayashi creates fine jewellery with a playful sense of style. Each piece embodies a fresh approach to celestial motifs, reimagining the mystical without falling into stereotypes. Tiny in scale, her Japanese heritage and inspiration shine through her entire collection. Entirely self-taught, Masumi learned the craft of jewellery making as an apprentice with a Tiffany’s bench jeweller. Now, 15 years later, she still handcrafts all of her pieces herself. The cornerstone of Masumi’s work is her collage collection – pieces set with tiny gemstone clusters, combining unusually cut gemstones in seemingly haphazard, collage-like arrangements. Her signature subtly textured finish, achieved through her wax-carving technique, highlights the handcraftsmanship and adds a subtle tactility to every piece. Her consistent use of 14kt recycled gold speaks to a commitment to sustainability and also makes her craftsmanship accessible at a great price point. These distinct elements set Linn. designs apart, resulting in contemporary, heirloom-worthy jewellery that is both intriguingly creative and thoughtfully crafted.
