Designer Bio
AILI Jewelry, is handmade by Monica Ruzansky in her Brooklyn studio. Mexican in her heart, bones and soul, she happily resides in New York with her husband. As a professional photographer herself, light has always been an essential medium in her work and it is also the inspiration for AILI (meaning 'light' in Gaelic), which was born as an ode to this primary source of energy and life. Observing light in different situations and through the contemplation of nature, Monica explores ways to materialize and interpret beauty. She has studied metalsmithing, both in Mexico and in New York, where her passion for metals has lead her to a practice focusing on silver and gold, developing pieces for everyday life with a lot of care and attention to detail. She works only with recycled metals provided by sustainable certified companies. [READ MORE]
