Internationally recognized for his innovative departures from standard metalworking techniques and an experimental aesthetic that is at once modern yet classic, Nak Armstrong has been a leading voice in fine jewelry for two decades.  He is credited with developing proprietary techniques for constructing jewelry that have been adopted by many fine jewelers in the industry.

In early 2011, he launched his eponymous collection, which was quickly hand-picked by Barneys New York, as well as some of the most exclusive retailers worldwide including Bergdorf Goodman in NYC, Tsum in Moscow, Archives in Toronto and Runway in Vietnam. His work has garnered praise by national press, including W, InStyle, Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue, and Elle, to mention a few.

Armstrong’s background in architecture and fashion are apparent in the way he engineers his pieces, which combine strong structural integrity with the sensual flow of fabrics. To that end, he developed his own stone-pleating technique, which he calls ‘stone plisse’ and he designed his own proprietary stone cuts.  Together, they help Armstrong create silhouettes with tremendous dimension and volume akin to clothing. His mix of color is a language all his own, sometimes a study in tonal changes and shades, other times playing with the juxtaposition of contrasting colors, but always delivering innovative yet harmonious color stories.

Armstrong finds inspiration everywhere including on a trip to Japan where he tuned into origami, the Japanese technique for folding paper to create artistic forms and silhouettes, and most recently by the interesting visual effects of pixelated color and form.

Armstrong had co-founded Anthony Nak, and remained designer and creative director until 2010 when the partners parted ways. The brand won Swarovski’s Perry Ellis Award for Accessory Design at the 2005 CFDA Fashion Awards.

The Nak Armstrong brand remains true to Armstrong’s strong sense of design while exploring new ways to challenge the relationship between metalwork and precious stones.