Our History
In 1993, we met, fell in love, and began handcrafting jewelry at our kitchen table in Vancouver. Less than two years later — following myriad conversations about our shared appreciation for good design and old things — we founded Pyrrha with a commitment to always follow our own rules.
When we started Pyrrha, neither of us had formal training in jewelry design—it was an exercise in trial and error. We borrowed books from the library and mined the ever-patient local jewelry community for information. Sometimes called out for doing things "the wrong way"—that is, for making things too heavy; for combining the 'wrong' materials; and for generally not following traditional rules of making jewelry, we stuck to our promise of doing things the way we wanted.
Our modern, colorful Catseye line initially drove us into the spotlight and was picked up by design stores across North America, including The Conran Shop, The Andy Warhol Museum, and The MOCA Los Angeles. Over the next decade, we introduced other lines in varying styles and gained a following across the continent.
In 2000, our discovery of a small, dusty box of badly damaged antique wax seals at an estate sale shifted our focus and, in a way, brought Pyrrha home. Those seals inspired our idea to elevate the beauty of imperfection; they became the heart and soul of our work.
In 2010, at the height of our newfound popularity with Hollywood's film industry, we opened our first store in Los Angeles.
" we stuck to our promise of doing things the way we wanted "
Both of us have always come from a place of caring for the environment. Pyrrha is an extension of our shared belief in sustainability—something that mattered deeply to us before we even knew the meaning of the word. We have since made those values official by becoming a B Corp, achieving Responsible Jewellery Council certification, being a Living Wage employer, a 1% for the Planet member, and being Butterfly Mark certified by Positive Luxury.