P.NINA

P.NINA, founded by Peyton Sandler, is jewelry collection that is made and based in New York City.

Each shell sculpture is created using recycled sterling silver. Varieties or ‘imprefections’ are honored and intentional. As these pieces are based on actual shells found the textures, narkings and patterning holds environmental information which is embraced in this study.

The patterns of a planet's orbit and the spiral of a shell symbolize the cycles of nature. A shell's growth patterns reflect the environment it grew in, providing information on climate, tidal & moon cycles. Your shell holds an environmental record preserved within its layers and spirals, unique textural codes. "Imperfections" are intentional and embraced, as they are a nod to the unique patterns, textures, shapes and forms of a shell's growth and life, like the rings of a tree. You can think of yourself as a shell archivist. Enjoy this study of shell, planet & myth, and the homage to the goddess & planet Venus.