Talāyee Fine Jewelry| Handmade Gold Jewelry Inspired by Ancient Persian Culture
In an industry dominated by mass production and trend cycles, Talāyee Fine Jewelry exists as a counterpoint; a return to intentional design, cultural memory, and craftsmanship that honors time.
Founded by Persian-American jewelry designer Shermineh Ghane, Talāyee Fine Jewelry is a handmade fine jewelry brand rooted in ancient symbolism and contemporary form. Each piece is designed and crafted start to finish by the artist herself, using traditional techniques and fine materials meant to last generations.
Talāyee is not built around trends. It is built around meaning.
A Name Rooted in Heritage
The word Talāyee means golden in Farsi — a name that reflects both the material and the philosophy of the brand. Historically, gold, has symbolized permanence, protection, and value across cultures, particularly within Persian history where jewelry functioned as adornment, inheritance, and talisman.
Talāyee Fine Jewelry draws from this lineage, creating pieces that feel both ancient and modern. Jewelry that carries story without feeling bound to the past.
Design Inspired by Persian Mythology and Nature
Persian mythology is rich with symbols drawn from nature: flowers representing renewal, protective forms meant to ward off harm, and geometric repetition signifying balance and continuity. These themes quietly inform Talāyee’s designs. Rather than literal recreations of ancient artifacts, the jewelry translates symbolic forms into wearable, contemporary silhouettes, allowing the meaning to remain, while the design evolves.
This approach results in jewelry that feels deeply personal. Pieces are not simply decorative; they are intended to mark moments, identities, and transitions.
Talāyee Fine Jewelry is designed to be worn now and kept forever. The brand embraces the idea of modern heirlooms: fine jewelry that reflects contemporary aesthetics while carrying the emotional weight traditionally associated with inheritance. Pieces are intentionally substantial, crafted in solid gold, and designed to age beautifully over time. This philosophy resonates with collectors seeking jewelry that transcends trend cycles and offers lasting value.
An Independent Voice in Fine Jewelry
As an independent fine jewelry designer, Shermineh Ghane represents a growing movement within luxury, one that values small-batch production, transparency, and cultural storytelling over mass scale.
Talāyee represents a new generation of fine jewelry: rooted in heritage and craftsmanship, yet free from the rigidity of traditional luxury houses and the impermanence of purely craft-based work. It offers something quieter, more intimate, and deeply intentional. For those seeking handmade fine jewelry with meaning, Talāyee offers a golden thread connecting past, present, and future.