Eugenie Niarchos, creative director of the fine jewelry brand Venyx, reflects on how her unique journey through art, history, and personal experience led her to become one of the most prominent names in the jewelry industry today. As a child, Niarchos was drawn to her mother’s closet, experimenting with color, texture, and shape while creating her own handmade accessories. Yet, it wasn’t until she entered the fashion world, working in high-end fashion houses, that she realized the fleeting nature of clothing. Jewelry, on the other hand, stood the test of time, becoming a permanent expression of personal history.
This realization sparked Niarchos' fascination with jewelry as more than just a decorative object—it became a tangible link to the past and a medium through which artistry could live on. Niarchos’ brand, Venyx, reflects her eclectic influences from Monet, Man Ray, and Japanese manga, blending these inspirations with nature’s finest materials like colorful tourmaline and diamonds to create timeless pieces.
The Venyx Chikara collection, with its bold gemstone charms and anime-inspired designs, is one example of how Niarchos combines her love for vibrant color and storytelling. Drawing from her rich upbringing and exposure to royal and historical French jewelry, she has created a universe through Venyx that balances modern aesthetics with classical craftsmanship.
Her pivotal collaboration with Gaia Repossi to design a jewelry collection for Repossi's family business further solidified Niarchos’ path. After refining her skills at the GIA, Niarchos debuted Venyx in 2013, and has since become known for creating pieces that merge art, design, and meaningful storytelling.
For Niarchos, jewelry is not only about beauty; it’s about creating treasures that feel timeless and personal to the wearer, pieces that are both futuristic and organic, reflecting the wearer’s unique journey. Through Venyx, Niarchos has brought her dream of creating jewelry that transcends time into reality.