Meet Julia
Affiyette jewellery is founded by Julia Neill, a designer who arrived at jewellery from an extensive background in fashion. Julia was born and grew up in London, and was surrounded by creativity from an early age from art and music to objet d’arts. She always had an affinity with things that had real meaning and evoke emotion which developed into a love of design and craftsmanship across disciplines. Julia trained at the world- renowned Royal College of Art, firstly in fashion and now within jewellery.
“I chose to train in jewellery because I wanted to pursue a different field, which had a completely different agenda and new set of codes to explore. I was keen to work with something in which people invest and wanted to make wearable pieces of art by reimagining ordinary objects in extraordinary ways. My work is rooted in the street and realised in luxury through fine metals and precious gemstones. Pieces that speak to the wearer and the viewer as they embrace who they are and what they want to show the world. I hope my pieces link people, embrace thought and evoke a feeling of belonging.”
Julia’s passion for music and contemporary art have influenced the collection. Elements of the Affiyette range are designed to be gender neutral and can be worn together to create a curated collection of self expression.
Affiyette references iconic objects of the past and redefines their purpose as fine jewellery.Every piece is hallmarked in London with the finest craftsmanship. Affiyette jewellery combines a passion for metal with an obsession for detail and perfection.