About Satomi Kawakita Jewelry

Satomi Kawakita Jewelry is a New York-based fine jewelry brand, founded in 2008 by Satomi Kawakita, a NYC-based former professional diamond setter.

Born and raised in Japan, Satomi was strongly influenced by her dressmaker mother, who made most of her clothes when she was a little girl. She was fascinated not only by designing, but also by actually creating things herself. This passion led her to Saga Art College in Kyoto, Japan, where she studied wood, metal, clay, and textile design and creation.

While in college, she encountered glass-blowing, and after graduating, she worked for the glass artist Takeshi Tsujino for a couple of years. After the glass studio closed down, she taught herself how to make jewelry with glass beads and started her own jewelry business, selling her pieces nationwide.

In 2002, she moved to New York City to study jewelry making at the jewelry trade school Studio Jewelers. Following her training, she began working as a diamond setter under the master setter Richard Scandaglia.

In 2008, Satomi launched Satomi Kawakita Jewelry, focusing on creating meaningful and timeless pieces that reflect her unique design sensibilities. The brand’s roots are evident in the incorporation of organic shapes, primitive forms, and the signature Hexagon Collection.

The brand proudly celebrated its 15th anniversary in 2023 and opened its first retail space in the heart of Tokyo, Japan: "A place where 'people' and 'things' meet, new stories are woven, and connections are born.”

Under her growing jewelry brand, Satomi continues to aspire to create meaningful and timeless pieces that stay true to her unique sense of design. With each beautiful piece of jewelry that comes out of the studio, she brings her vision to life.

Learn more about Satomi’s personal journey and inspirations.

About The Designer

Satomi Kawakita's Vision and Ethical Craftsmanship

Satomi appreciates the natural forms, limitless beauty and mystique of minerals, gems and metals. She continuously aspires to turn these materials into fine jewelry using her own refined approach. Her designs combine her unique sense of beauty with impeccable craftsmanship, resulting in exquisite pieces true to her vision.

Satomi Kawakita Jewelry uses only ethically sourced materials, and all of our products are carefully crafted by skilled artisans in our TriBeCa studio. Customers visiting our showroom can see how we create our jewelry through the floor-to-ceiling glass doors leading to the workspace.

True beauty is timeless, and our greatest wish is that our jewelry brings happiness and joy to the lives of many.

Celebrating Life's Moments with Jewelry that Inspires

At Satomi Kawakita Jewelry, every piece is crafted with the understanding that jewelry holds a special place in your life.

Whether it's a symbol of your vows, a reward for hard work, or a heartfelt gift, our creations are designed to encapsulate those very important feelings.

Our jewelry is more than just an accessory; it's a source of courage and excitement, adding vibrancy to ordinary days and serving as a personal talisman.

We are dedicated to fostering a transparent and uplifting sales process that benefits everyone involved. At Satomi Kawakita, we are committed to ensuring our customers not only find joy in the beauty, quality, and comfort of our finished jewelry but also resonate with the invisible aspects. We place equal value on the sourcing of materials and the working environment of those involved in crafting our pieces.

Join us in celebrating the meaningful moments and emotions that jewelry brings into your life.

Every piece of our jewelry is meticulously crafted in our atelier, located right next to our showroom, ensuring a seamless connection between creation and presentation.

Satomi, our founder, continues to design and create in the same space as our artisans, fostering collaboration and innovation. When the brand first began, Satomi personally managed every aspect—from design to production to sales—allowing her to provide an unparalleled level of service and attention to detail.

Though our team has grown, our core values remain unchanged. We believe in maintaining a close-knit environment where makers, sales consultants, and customers interact face-to-face, enabling us to offer seamless communication and a truly personalized experience.