About Arvada

From a first silver workshop to handcrafted rings


Daryna, founder and jeweller of Arvada, outdoors in autumn
Building the first jeweller's workbench in a small attic room
Daryna's first home jewellery workshop in an attic

Where it all began

My journey into jewelry making began with a simple silver jewelry workshop. It was there that I first experienced the process of creating a piece of jewelry with my own hands and watched a simple piece of metal gradually take shape.

That experience opened up a whole new world to me, one I was eager to explore further.

After completing the workshop, I continued experimenting with sterling silver, creating my first pieces entirely by hand. What started as a curiosity soon became something I wanted to dedicate more time to.

To continue learning and creating, I decided to set up a small workspace at home. One of my very first projects was building my own jeweler’s workbench from scratch. It became the starting point of my little home workshop, where I could practice, experiment, and gradually develop my skills.

Holding a handmade textured silver ring
Checking a handmade silver ring at the workbench
Soldering a silver ring with a torch
Silver rings on a ring mandrel
Hands wearing many handcrafted silver rings

From curiosity to craft

Over time, my curiosity grew into a genuine passion. I began experimenting more, learning new techniques, and discovering my own approach to jewelry making.

In the beginning, everything was done by hand — melting silver, shaping metal, soldering, and finishing each piece.

As my skills developed, I became increasingly interested in combining traditional silversmithing with modern technologies. That’s when I discovered 3D modeling, 3D printing, and silver casting. These techniques opened up new creative possibilities, allowing me to develop more intricate designs and bring ideas to life that would have been difficult to achieve by hand alone.

Daryna at the Arvada stand at a jewellery market in Belgium
Arvada silver rings displayed on a market stand
Handcrafted silver rings on display at the Arvada market table
3D model of a ring prepared for resin printing
Close-up of 3D-printed resin ring models
Cast silver rings ready for tumble polishing

ARVADA today

What started as a simple curiosity has grown into something much more meaningful.

Today, ARVADA Jewelry is my own creative venture, where traditional craftsmanship meets modern technology. I design my own pieces, experiment with shapes, textures, and details, and continue to develop my jewelry collections.

For me, it’s not just about the finished piece, but also about the entire creative journey — from the first idea to the moment it takes its final form.

Daryna’s signature
Founder of ARVADA

Discover our work

Every ARVADA piece starts as an idea at the workbench. Find the one that feels like yours.