About

We make jewelry and other objects in New York City. They are beautiful, and people seem to love them. It all began with the iconic recasting of a carabiner lock into precious metals; now it’s a universe of mechanism- inspired jewelry, optimized for play.

“Jewelry’s only job is to bring joy to as many people as possible” are the words we live by. What began in 2012 with our iconic recasting of the carabiner lock into precious metals quickly expanded into a universe of mechanism-inspired, “hard-working” jewelry—rings and bracelets that open and close, convertible earrings, charms, and many other objects, several of which hold U.S. patents and proudly range anywhere from $100 to $300,000. These pieces are made by hand in small, artisanal workshops in New York’s Diamond District and are sold all over the world. Our collection is designed to be worn in infinite ways and used as “jewel tools” with your own personal pieces to redefine the “precious” in jewelry with individuality. Marla’s rebellious approach has led to everything from selling our collection out of vending machines to being part of an exhibit at the Museum of Finance to giving away thousands of Heartlocks to deserving single moms across the country on Mother’s Day. In 2024, Marla won the Gem Award for Jewelry Design by the Jewelers of America.