[lass-an-eye]
Sinhalese for 'beautiful'
raw gemstones + precious metals
designed in Australia
handmade in Sri Lanka
based in New York
Beneath golden sands and palm-fringed mountain peaks, a heritage bounty as old as mankind lies buried across Sri Lanka - a tiny island fortress shaped by millennia of epic myth, battle, stamina and resilience. A modern tribute to its ancient source, Lassanai pairs
androgynous settings with one-of-a-kind gem rocks charged with the potent terrain that created them. Each distinctly unique stone selects its wearer as portal to its origin, channel to its virtues, and a ‘more than meets the eye’ fashion ally to harness inner Alpha and conquer today’s turf. Keen to evolve her adventure into a long-term connection (and an excuse to go back), serendipity uncovered organic gemstones as a timeless creative link between her temporary island nest, and the West that beckoned her return. She now resides in New York City, nourishing her creative streak, whilst sifting a bottomless cultural trove for experiential treasures. With one Lassanai artefact or another permanently affixed to her fist, Julia is carving a new urban trail armored in legend.