“I create jewelry that I want to wear myself,” says Kalanit Torbati, owner and head designer. Her work is inspired by old, vintage pieces—the kinds our grandmothers and mothers once cherished. “As a child, I would ask my mom to open her jewelry case so I could examine each piece. I loved trying them on, watching them shine and glow. They always felt like a queen’s treasures to me. Because she brought them with her from Iran, they were especially unique and precious in my eyes.”

Each piece is custom-made and perfected down to the smallest detail. Kalanit handcrafts every item with care and precision, thoughtfully selecting diamonds and gemstones that best complement the design.

“I like to call my style ‘renewed vintage’—pieces that look like they’ve been pulled from the past, but with a modern twist,” she explains. “I often experiment with stones to create geometric shapes that feel interesting or unexpected, and from there I design the ring, pendant, or earrings. I think of jewelry as tiny architectural structures, built to hold diamonds or gemstones in place and make them shine.”

Founded in 2012 by Kalanit Torbati, TOR operates out of her Seattle studio. Each piece embodies her distinctive artistic signature and refined aesthetic.