ILLUMIN DESIGNS was born from artist and founder Angel Pai’s profound resonance with the Japanese philosophies of wabi-sabi and kintsugi. To her, there is deep beauty in what many consider “imperfection” — a truth that mirrors life itself. The journey of healing, transformation, and rediscovering wholeness speaks to the very core of the human condition. In her philosophy, there is no “fractured and broken”; it simply is. All is whole. With profound respect, Angel creates each piece of jeweled art in a state of meditation and sacred intention.

She seeks organic fluidity in her work — striving always for art. For Angel, creation is a spiritual practice, a devotion to revealing light within shadow and showcasing the quiet beauty that surrounds us. Each piece she crafts is completely one of a kind, designed not merely to adorn, but to serve as a powerful talisman — art meant to resonate deeply with the soul, carrying both personal stories and universal truths.

Angel’s artistic journey began in early childhood through painting, earning exhibitions and awards. Yet it was through sculpture and metalwork that her relentless curiosity found its truest form. Entirely self-taught, she merges her foundation in fine arts and science to create singular works that tangibly reflect the depths and complexities of the human spirit.

She remains intimately involved in every facet of the process. Each gem and mineral is carefully chosen, often sourced directly from small mines and local merchants around the world whom she consciously supports. When the opportunity arises, she even mines and cuts the stones herself. Every creation is personally designed, sculpted, and brought to life by her hands, ensuring each journey from her studio to the wearer is infused with profound intention and meaning.

Through ILLUMIN DESIGNS, Angel’s work transcends adornment. It is about alignment, connection, and empowerment — wearable art, conceived as power objects, meant to illuminate and ignite the soul. The brand partners with various UNSDG foundations that share this mission to uplift and inspire. In 2023, ILLUMIN was honored to be featured at the United Nations Peace Day Youth Event at the UN Headquarters in New York — a natural extension of a brand devoted to illuminating lives from the inside out.

Illuminate yourself, illuminate another. Together, we rise.