Background
From the Black Sea to the Black Forest
No two pearls are alike. And every pearl is as individual as the woman who wears it. Jewellery by Yana Nesper is equally multifaceted and unique. Since 2010, the aesthete, designer, entrepreneur and mother of two has been putting pearls in the limelight in a simple yet impressive way. Influenced by her roots at the Black Sea and her classical piano education, which fuelled her passion for beauty and grace, visionary creations of luxurious understatement come into being. Her shipbuilding engineering studies and her strong interest in technical refinement allow for changeability, innovative and intelligent solutions to be part of each and every collection.
Thus, Yana Nesper celebrates the unique softness, femininity and preciousness of the pearl – the only jewel produced by a living being, which is particularly in line with her closeness to nature. Born in Moscow and grown up in Nikolayev, Ukraine, Yana Nesper now lives with her husband Frank Nesper and their sons in the “Goldstadt” Pforzheim in the beautiful Black Forest.
Vision
Natural & elegant
Whoever puts on a piece of jewellery by Yana Nesper should feel elegant in a natural way. Wearability is at the focus of her creative process and her creations are never meant for an existence in the safe – but for everyday life. For the designer, it is therefore the biggest compliment when her jewellery becomes a permanent companion and an essential accessory for all circumstances.
The elegance that naturally comes with a pearl is her guiding principle. This has established her distinctive style that aims to underline femininity and empower women. With designs that are both seductive and cool, yet uncomplicated, surprisingly versatile and always of the highest quality. The nature and character of the woman wearing it should always be in the spotlight; it is only on her that Yana Nesper jewellery comes to life and reveals its very own magic.
Inspiration
Japan, France and Italy
The most important ingredient of Yana Nesper jewellery is the magic of exquisite pearls, unique like her customers. As a curious and open-minded person who is not afraid of trying things new, Yana Nesper is interested in all kinds of things: Fashion magazines, trade fairs, Instagram, literature, exhibitions and music – all of these influence her work.
The pioneer of modern pearl jewellery also draws inspiration from her travels around the world: Japanese minimalism, French chic or Italian opulence find their way into her multilayered collections. But it is above all the deep love for fashion that distinguishes her designs. For Yana Nesper, jewellery is always part of one's own style and thus also part of the personality.
Teamwork
Tradition & innovation
With her jewellery, Yana Nesper successfully balances tradition and innovation. To achieve this, she combines the best out of two worlds: On the one hand, she draws on the more than 50-year history and know-how of the Heinz Nesper GmbH, a cultured pearl merchant and jewellery manufacturer founded by her father-in-law in 1970.
On the other hand, she believes in modernity and the innovative approach to the most classic of all jewels. Yana Nesper runs the Pforzheim-based company together with her husband Frank Nesper, who, as a passionate tinkerer, handicraft enthusiast of vintage cars and a detail-loving person, brings many valuable impulses to the table. Yana is responsible for the designs and brand communication. Frank, however, spends a few weeks a year in Asia in search of the most beautiful ocean jewels, which then find their way into the fascinating and modern creations.
From woman to woman
Reliability, tradition and a touch of luxury
Yana Nesper has a personal relationship with each and every one of her creations. Before adding a piece of jewellery to her range, she tests each design to see if it is comfortable to wear and fits for everyday wear. She designs her pearl collections for herself, for her friends and for like-minded women. For women who, like her, are interested in many things, independent, sophisticated and yet completely diverse.
What they all share, however, is a conscious choice, a love of the exceptional and a desire for reliability, tradition and a touch of luxury.