Rafael Indiana hails from a creative family, with a sculptor grandfather and a film director father. Rafael blended these influences to become both a jewelry designer and filmmaker.

His jewelry journey began when he studied the craft and collaborated with master goldsmith Faruk Cheyenne. This partnership led him to the enchanting world of the Grand Bazaar, where exploring its hidden treasures and side streets became his informal education in the artisanal process.

Rafael spent countless hours sourcing gems and hunting antiquities. Drawing inspiration from ancient design and mythological narratives, his creations take on a free & sculptural form.

The fascinating narratives of Greek mythology are an ancient culture’s lessons and stories that were created to make sense of their world. The gods, heroes and creatures of their legends were meant to shed light on why and how humans came to exist. They sought to answer all of human beings questions to give some sort of a philosophical interpretation of life. In every one of our pieces there lies a narrative that has been told time and time again throughout the millennia. Just like the poets and philosophers who wrote these epics, our mission is to educate, inspire and embrace beauty.

The wax molding process and the art of intaglio stone engraving serve as the two pillars of the Rafael Indiana ethos. His studies of ancient history and the storytelling of mythology have fueled his passion for design. By blurring the lines between jewelry and art, Rafael Indiana's creations are crafted from precious metals and exquisite stones, selected for their organic shapes, clarity, and color. Each individual jewel serving as a talismanic object.

Our jewelry is not just handmade—it carries the essence of time, mythology, and a sense of antique beauty. Each piece is an abstract testament to history, shaped not by rigid geometry, but by the organic, unpredictable touch of true artistry.

RAFAEL INDIANA—where stories live forever.