Modular Ring Series takes its cues from contemporary sculpture, melding art and design through wearable objects. RIIA designs begin with blocks and grids, and from there explore the possibility of play through asymmetry, repetition, and moments where elements of a piece interact through movement, weight, or points of contact. RIIA pieces engage a meditation on form, the simplicity of the shapes and materials emphasized by careful artisanal construction.
Valerie Chaika is a Ukrainian-born and Los Angeles-based jewelry designer. Established in 2017, the brand has been featured internationally in publications like Wallpaper Magazine, Wonderland Magazine, and others. RIIA is a winner of 'The Future of Jewelry' contest by Melissa Joy Manning, co-founder of the CFDA Sustainability Committee. RIIA combines modern ethical practices with the traditional craft of Silversmithing. RIIA is manufactured locally by skilled women artisans in Los Angeles from recycled Sterling Silver. RIIA collection is carried by MelissaJoy Manning (Berkley, New York), Rogue Collective (Los Angeles), Todevise (Barcelona). All pieces are made to order and adaptable to modifications in size, shape, or material when ordering online. Created for women but also perfectly suited to men.
RIIA is a fine jewelry brand based in Los Angeles. RIIA channels an obsession with minimalism and constructivism to revive the elegance of pure forms. RIIA pieces engage a meditation on form, the simplicity of the shapes and materials emphasized by careful artisanal construction. To ensure the highest quality of production and preservation of the ancient jewelry craft, RIIA partners with talented artisans who handcraft every item in Los Angeles. Currently, all of RIIA's artisans are women with more than twenty years of practice. RIIA chooses methods of sourcing materials that have a positive impact on people and the land. To top it off, the pieces are made purely of precious metals, promising the finest quality and enduring value. RIIA jewelry is a product of time, attention, and care. Each piece is personal, made unique by the touch of the RIIA team. RIIA was established by designer Valerie Chaika in 2017. RIIA pieces are for those seeking a greater sense of individuality, an expression of the self that is vibrant and dynamic. Sputnik pieces, which feature a sphere held by coiled bands, present from one angle a sense of balance and from another an air of the unpredictable. The Single Ball series keeps it simple but bold with a single band topped by a delicate sphere. This series is called to become a new classic. The Chain pieces employ interlocking circles for a more playful, structural take on the classic hoop. Chain Earrings are the most desired piece in the collection. Modular Ring Series takes its cues from contemporary sculpture, melding art and design through wearable objects.