Eight Five One
EIGHT FIVE ONE was founded by self-taught designer and maker, Nia Lipka.
Lipka began making jewelry at the age of 15, where she was melting down metals and working after school as an apprentice to jewelers. Lipka continued making jewelry in college, and loved to make it on the side for herself, while working her 9-5 job as an adult. in 2016, After over 2 years of doing Eight Five One on the side. Nia quit her 9-5 job to pursue her passion for jewelry full-time.
Motivated to create a collection of everyday pieces that made women feel beautiful no matter what the occasion, Lipka drew inspiration from fine jewelry but focused on attainable price points and high quality materials that would last.
Named after Lipka's childhood home in Venice, CA, Eight Five One is a reminder of the sparkle jewelry gives us.
Lipka is a mom of 2 and designs all her pieces in her LA studio.