Meet the Designer: Yizon

Based in Amsterdam, Yizon has been creating distinctive, handmade jewellery since founding his namesake studio in 2021. His designs explore organic forms, unconventional silhouettes and the relationship between jewellery and the human body.

Working with silver and gold, he combines traditional goldsmithing techniques with experimentation, creating pieces that feel as much like miniature sculptures as jewellery.

For our latest Himassa interview, we spoke with Yizon about the inspiration behind his signature Viscid Ring, her approach to craftsmanship and what he's exploring next.

Tell us a little about yourself and how your brand started.

My name is Yizon. I'm a Taiwanese jewellery designer/goldsmith. I started my jewellery studio in 2021 in Amsterdam, making my own silver and gold jewellery collections, bespoke designs, and host jewellery making workshops.

What made you want to create your own label?

I started my jewellery label with a vision of creating unique, distinctive, yet timeless jewellery, drawing inspiration from my surroundings.

How would you describe your style or aesthetic in three words?

Organic, artisanal, distinctive.

Where do you usually find inspiration?

I draw inspiration from the materials, and experimentation of forms and techniques.

Is there one piece or collection that’s especially meaningful to you? What’s the story behind it?

The Viscid ring is from my first collection, also one of my best-selling design. It was the start of my label. When I was working for another jewellery brand, I was polishing their pieces with water. The water splash onto the table and created this shape, which inspired me to turn it into a ring design. I wanted to create rings that doesn't look like conventional rings, with illusion of liquid floating between fingers.

How are your pieces made, and what matters most to you when choosing materials and production?

All my pieces are handmade by me in my Amsterdam atelier. I only work with locally sourced fine materials that last a life time.

How do you want people to feel when they wear your pieces?

I want people to feel special, that the jewellery is part of their body and identity, and that they are a work of art.

What are you excited about right now, and what's coming next?

I am excited to create more fine and unique pieces. I recently purchased a graver which allows me to set smaller gemstones and engrave on metal, so I'm excited to work more with the tool and create a fine jewellery collection.

Jewellery as an extension of the self

What makes Yizon's work particularly interesting is the way he approaches jewellery as something more than an accessory. His pieces play with the space between object and body, using fluid shapes and unexpected forms to create a sense of movement.

From the accidental discovery that inspired his Viscid Ring to her ongoing exploration of traditional goldsmithing techniques, Yizon's practice is a reminder that some of the most compelling designs begin with simple curiosity.

As he moves towards more intricate fine jewellery, that same experimental spirit remains at the centre of her work.

Discover Yizon's handmade jewellery on Himassa and follow his creative journey.