JAY TSUJIMURA

JAY TSUJIMURA was born in 1965 in Mie prefecture, Japan.

He started making jewelry in 1988 in London when he had a tremendous culture

shock by seeing the works of avant-garde artists such as Lee Bowery and Ron

Arad. He acquired traditional techniques and knowledge of historical styles

through careful observation of architecture and antique markets that offered an

incredible wealth of information. The inspiring culture and fashion of France,

Spain, Italy and Egypt also helped him develop a unique and unconventional

crossover between old and new.

In 1991 he moved to New York and established ʻJ NEW YORKʼ in the East Village.

Under the influence of modern art and music, his style was gradually transformed

to the three dimensional, sculpture like forms.

With ʻWild but Elegantʼ, his concept was defined. Keen observation and technique

acquired in London were enhanced by his passion and freedom in creation; he

continued to create elaborate fashion jewelries.

In 2004, he set up a studio in Japan and rebranded as JAY TSUJIMURA TOKYO.

He draws inspiration from the rich tapestry of traditional Japanese culture,

spanning the Sengoku and Edo periods, and intertwines it with the vibrant pulse

of modern street and manga otaku cultures.

In 2012, he unveiled a collection of jewelry inspired by Leica cameras, capturing

the admiration of Leica aficionados worldwide. Since then, he has been fervently

crafting exquisite fine jewelry.

JAY TSUJIMURA is borderless.