ABOUT LIÉNA JEWELS

    HIGH-END JEWELRY AND GEMSTONES | BESPOKE DESIGNS | FAMILY TRADITION JEWELERS

    LIÉNA JEWELS is a modern high-jewelry brand, based in Germany, embodying elegance, individuality, and timeless beauty. Founded by Kristina Laass, who was born into a legacy of jewelry craftsmanship, the brand continues a family tradition where every piece is created within the family, preserving generations of craftsmanship, expertise, and artistic heritage. Each creation reflects a refined balance between contemporary aesthetics and classic sophistication. Designed for both everyday luxury and life’s most meaningful moments, LIÉNA JEWELS creates pieces that transcend trends and remain relevant for years to come. Using premium precious metals, carefully selected diamonds, and unique gemstones, each piece of jewelry is crafted with meticulous attention to detail. Advanced gemstone setting techniques, performed under a microscope, ensure absolute precision, perfect symmetry, and maximum brilliance. This microscopic level of accuracy guarantees both beauty and durability. Today, LIÉNA JEWELS creations are worn by clients around the world. Each piece is soulful and crafted with passion, cherished for its artistry, and celebrated for its quiet, sophisticated luxury. These jewels carry the dedication of their makers and the individuality of those who wear them.

    About the Designer

    Kristina Laass — Founder of LIÉNA JEWELS, is a multi-award-winning jewelry designer known for sculptural gemstone creations that merge European artistry with contemporary haute joaillerie craftsmanship, she is a jeweller and certified gem expert. Cavalier of the Order of Carl Fabergé ( Kyiv, 2012 ) — an honour bestowed for outstanding contribution to the jeweller's art — and Master of Fine Arts of the Architectural University, Kristina unites academic discipline with the soul of an artist. Her work draws from a deep mastery of classical jewellery techniques, gemmology, and architectural composition, refined through years of close collaboration with renowned ateliers and private collectors. Each LIÉNA JEWELS creation is conceived in her own hand — from the first sketch to the final setting — guided by an unwavering devotion to harmony, proportion, and the quiet luxury of authentic craftsmanship. Her designs explore the dialogue between classical proportion and contemporary form, often drawing inspiration from architecture, the natural world, and the inner life of gemstones. Whether shaping a delicate ring or sculpting a statement piece, she works closely with rare stones — selecting each one personally for its colour, fire, and character. Bespoke commissions are central to her practice: every LIÉNA JEWELS creation is developed in intimate dialogue with its future wearer, ensuring that each jewel becomes a deeply personal heirloom rather than a fleeting adornment.

    Designer of the Brand

    Designer of the Brand

    Kristina Laass

    Kristina at 1 year old at her father's jewelry table in the family atelier

    Kristina at 1 year old at her father's jewelry table in the family atelier

    DESIGNER'S SELECTED AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS

    New Earrings: 500+ Contemporary Jewellery Designers (2024, Barcelona, Spain) Featured publication in the internationally recognized book series by Nicolás Estrada, edited in Barcelona and published by Hoaki Books. The designer’s work was included among a curated selection of leading contemporary jewelry artists from around the world, showcasing innovative approaches in modern earring design and conceptual jewelry art. Intergem (2023, Idar-Oberstein, Germany) Exhibitor at Creativum Jewellery Exhibition, presenting contemporary jewelry works within one of Germany's leading international gemstone and jewelry trade fairs, renowned for its focus on innovation, craftsmanship, and design excellence. VO+ Magazine / VicenzaOro (2015, Vicenza, Italy) Featured designer with published jewelry designs in VO+ Magazine (Vicenzaoro), highlighting creative contribution in World's Jewellery Trends. Jeweler Expo Kyiv ( 2012, Ukraine) Awarded the Order of Carl Fabergé by V.V. Skurlov, recognizing outstanding contribution to jewelry art and design excellence. "Jewelry Art of Ukraine" Book Album (2013, Kyiv, Ukraine) Featured publication about the designer in the art book-album "Jewelry Art of Ukraine" (2013), showcasing the designer's contribution to contemporary Ukrainian jewelry art within a curated national selection of leading artists. Jeweler Expo Kyiv (2010, Ukraine) Winner of the All-Ukrainian Competition for Best Jewelry Design (Professional Category) Nomination: Best Handcrafted Jewelry Design Design: “Shulamith. The History of Love” 2005 – 2015 (Wattens, Austria) Selected as an inspiration independent designer for Swarovski Gems Trend Books "Gemvisions", contributing conceptual design direction for international jewelry trends. Jewellery World Magazine (2007, Russia) Featured designer profile and publication. Jewelry Salon, Odessa (2006, Ukraine) Diploma Winner — Grand Prix of the Audience Award Jewelry: “Boyar” jewelry set Jeweler Expo Kyiv (May 2006, Ukraine) Winner — Best Jewelry Design (Professional Category) Nomination: Best Jewelry of the Year Design: “Easter Motifs” Odessa Jewelry Competition (2006, Ukraine) Winner — Jewelry Design Excellence Award Jeweler Expo Donetsk (2005, Ukraine) First Prize — Jewelry Style 2005–2006 Category: Diamond Jewelry Design: “Marine Fluids” necklace sketch Jeweler Expo Kyiv (November 2005, Ukraine) Recipient of the prestigious “Scythian Deer” Statuette Award Category: Best Cabinet Jewelry of the Year Jewelry: “The Keeper of the Golden Ringing” Jeweler Expo Kyiv (2005, Ukraine) Winner — Best Idea Award Design: “Chopin’s Nocturne” YuvelirArtProm Festival, Kharkiv (2004, Ukraine) Award — Best Conceptual Idea in Jewelry Design Jeweler Expo Kyiv (2003, Ukraine) Winner — Best Ukrainian Interpretation Designs: “Yaroslavna” and “Prince Igor"

    Order of Michael Perkhin medal awarded by the Carl Fabergé Memorial Foundation
    Valentin Skurlov presenting the award to the designer, Jeweler Expo Ukraine 2012
    Kristina Laass receiving the Carl Fabergé Memorial Foundation's Order of Michael Perkhin
    VJ Jewellery Vicenza magazine cover featuring the designer's work
    Designs for Gemvisions Trend Books
    Designs for Gemvisions Trend Books
    Designs for Gemvisions Trend Books
    Designs for Gemvisions Trend Books

    DESIGNS FOR GEMVISIONS TREND BOOKS: RAINBOW MANIFESTO, NANO SCIENCE, OMBRE EFFECT, SIGNATURE BROOCHE

    LIÉNA JEWELS Butterfly Opal

    A Unique Jewelry Experience

    LIÉNA JEWELS has set new standards for luxury and artistry. Blending heritage with modernity, our jewelry is inspired by timeless beauty, bold innovation, and a passion for excellence. From our ethical sourcing practices to our exquisite designs, we are committed to creating treasures that resonate across generations. Every LIÉNA JEWELS piece tells a story of elegance, craftsmanship, and true distinction. Nestled in the heart of Germany, in the renowned gemstone town of Idar-Oberstein, LIÉNA JEWELS is where timeless design meets exceptional craftsmanship. This small but iconic town has a rich history of gem cutting and jewelry making, and at LIÉNA JEWELS, we continue that tradition with a modern touch. Our pieces are carefully created using the finest gemstones and precious metals, bringing together art and nature in perfect harmony.

    We offer a personalized experience for discerning clients who appreciate the finest craftsmanship, exceptional gemstones, and timeless design.

    OUR CRAFTSMANSHIP

    Creating jewelry that meets our exacting standards requires years of experience and unwavering commitment to excellence. Each piece is handcrafted with hand-set gemstones and meticulous attention to detail.

    Only the finest materials enter our atelier. We work with responsibly sourced silver, gold, and platinum, paired with hand-selected diamonds and beautiful gemstones — each cut or chosen personally for its color, clarity, and singular character. Every stone tells its own story, and every metal is shaped to honor it.

    Every gemstone is selected by hand for its exceptional color, clarity, and brilliance, then set under microscopic precision to achieve perfect symmetry and the deepest play of light. From the initial sketch to the final polish, each LIÉNA JEWELS creation passes through a slow, deliberate process where time itself becomes part of the craft. The result is jewelry made not only to be admired, but to be inherited.

    LIÉNA JEWELS Craftsmanship Process

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