Simon & Layan
Simon & Layan was born from a simple belief: the most beautiful things are made by human hands.
In a world racing toward automation and mass production, we chose to slow down. We believe a piece of jewelry should carry the warmth of the hands that shaped it — the subtle irregularity that proves a person, not a machine, was behind it.
We work with independent artisans across Asia's most storied craft regions — from the metalworking workshops of Guangdong to the silver studios of Shanwei, from thangka painters in Tibet tracing faith with a single-hair brush to wood carvers who let the grain guide every cut. Every piece in our collection is handmade, start to finish.
No assembly lines. No injection molds. Just skilled hands, time, and care.
What We Believe
Handcrafted means human.
We don't chase factory perfection. We chase the quiet beauty of something made with intention — the slight asymmetry in a hand-carved wooden bead, the brushstroke visible in a painted pendant, the way a silversmith's hammer leaves its fingerprint in the metal. These aren't flaws. They're proof of life.
Materials that tell a story.
Our collections span copper alloy with gold plating, sterling silver, natural gemstones, carved wood, hand-painted thangka, and more. We don't commit to one material because artistry doesn't either. An artisan who paints thangka shouldn't be asked to cast metal. A silversmith who works .925 silver shouldn't be limited to brass. We follow the craft, not a catalog.
Slow fashion for the soul.
We release pieces in small batches, made to the artisan's pace — not the market's. When a collection sells out, it may never return in exactly the same form. That's intentional. The piece you receive is part of a moment in someone's creative life.
The Name
Simon is the craftsman in all of us — patient, devoted to the process, never rushing the work. Layan is the spirit of softness and ease — the feeling of wearing something made gently, by someone who gave a damn.
Together, Simon & Layan is where human touch meets lasting beauty.
Our Promise
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee — Love it or return it, no questions asked.
- Free shipping on all orders over $65.
- Every piece is handmade — each with its own subtle character.
- Fair artisan partnerships — We pay fairly, visit workshops personally, and build long-term relationships with the people behind every piece.
Simon & Layan. Beauty with a human touch.