Yara Sophia is a sculptural jewelry studio founded by Faith Oftadeh in Los Angeles.

Before founding Yara Sophia, Faith spent more than a decade at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, where she worked alongside scientists and engineers developing technologies for the exploration of space. That experience continues to influence her work through a fascination with process, material, experimentation, and the relationship between beauty and function.

Each piece begins as a block of wax and is hand-carved individually before being cast in solid gold or silver and finished by hand. Working without CAD or mass-production methods allows every design to retain the subtle textures, marks, and character that come from being shaped directly by the human hand.

Drawing inspiration from sculpture, architecture, natural forms, and artifacts from cultures around the world, the work explores the space between the ancient and the contemporary. Organic surfaces, asymmetrical compositions, and unexpected details create pieces that feel both familiar and distinctly their own.

At its core, Yara Sophia is built on the belief that jewelry can reflect the self—shaped by experience, individuality, and imperfection. Rather than producing large quantities of identical pieces, the studio focuses on one-of-a-kind works, limited collections, and bespoke commissions created in close collaboration with clients.

Every piece is made in Los Angeles using solid precious metals and carefully selected stones. Craftsmanship, longevity, and individuality guide every stage of the process, from the first carving to the final finish.

In a world increasingly shaped by speed and mass production, Yara Sophia remains committed to process, craftsmanship, and the enduring value of objects made by hand.