The Designer

Jewelry is one of the rare things that stands the test of time. It is not bound by trends, nor does it fade into history—it carries it. A piece of jewelry can be worn one way today, only to be rediscovered decades later by a son, a daughter, or an ancestor who gives it new life. This idea of continuity, of jewelry as a bridge between past and future, is at the heart of Mìrel Baysal’s work.

Born in the United States to a Turkish heritage, Mìrel spent her life between two worlds, traveling constantly and absorbing the history, art, and craftsmanship that would one day inform her designs. As a child, she wandered the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, mesmerized by the centuries-old goldsmiths, drawn to the stories woven into each piece. She was a magpie, collecting jewelry from every place she visited—never interested in souvenirs, only in objects that carried meaning.

Despite this early love, her path to jewelry was anything but conventional. Mìrel earned her undergraduate degree at Harvard University in Government and Economics, yet her heart was always in the past. She spent much of her time immersed in art history, Byzantine mosaics, and the intricate craftsmanship of ancient civilizations. She interned at Chanel, later working on Wall Street as a hedge fund portfolio manager, a career that sharpened her research-driven approach and attention to detail. But jewelry remained her passion—one she eventually followed with complete intention.

Mìrel draws every single piece herself, deeply involved in every step of the design process. Her work is meticulous, blending architectural structure with delicate symbolism. Her jewelry is angular, strong, meant to last—a reflection of her belief that beauty is enduring. Inspired by the soft glow of stars, the shimmer of mosaics, and the way light moves when slightly out of focus, many of her pieces are designed to make the wearer appear as though they are subtly sparkling. A quiet radiance, as if lit from within.

There is always more than meets the eye. Hidden details—a blue diamond inside a ring band, a charm at the end of a necklace—exist solely for the wearer. These elements, like secrets, are meant to be cherished privately, a silent connection between the piece and the person who wears it. “We take care of ourselves in ways that only we can truly appreciate,” she says. “Jewelry is one of those things—deeply personal, something just for you.”

At the core of her work is the belief that jewelry should feel timeless yet personal, strong yet intimate, bold yet elegant. It should transform the wearer, not just an outfit. Mìrel’s designs are modern heirlooms, made to be lived in, treasured, and passed on—so that history is never lost, only carried forward.