Why it belongs in ORBIS
Paris jewelry line launched 2008 by Paris-born designer Sylvia Toledano, a former law student turned self-described 'neo-vintage' artist. Known for patinated, textured gilded-brass pieces set with semi-precious stones, including the Byzance cuff and Happy Flower earrings, inspired by Byzantine art and an African childhood.
Sylvia Toledano was born and raised in Paris and studied law before turning to jewelry design, launching her eponymous brand in 2008. She describes her aesthetic as 'neo-vintage,' using patinated, textured gilded brass combined with semi-precious stones to create talisman jewelry meant to carry color and positive energy. Her influences include her own work as a painter, her fascination with Byzantine art, and childhood years spent in Africa. Signature pieces include the Byzance cuff and the Happy Flower earrings, now produced in multiple colorways.