Charles Krypell: From Sculptor to Jewelry Designer

The first collection of unique Charles Krypell jewelry was launched in 1976. Not much was known about the artisan at the time. While it was a gutsy move for a jewelry collection to come out from this position of relative anonymity, it was a gamble that paid off. Since the pieces had the type of quality that sets apart the serious artist from the producer of wearable jewelry that might catch a few glances in passing, they almost overnight led to Krypell’s national acclaim.

Prior to making a successful go of the jewelry business, Krypell was a New York sculptor. As he attended the Brooklyn’s Pratt Institute, he realized that sculpting and jewelry making have a liquid border at best. Before long, he left behind the larger stone pieces and other sculpting media in favor of the world of smaller jewelry.

It is interesting to note that this artisan is not catering to the whim of the clientele. Rather than satisfying a demand, he seeks to turn clients into collectors of his artistic visions and inimitable design style. In fact, the collector of Krypell jewelry is assured that the collection will never go out of style or become outdated. New pieces build on the characteristics of prior artwork, which allows the buyer to mix and match ensemble pieces with ease.

At this time, there are three collections to choose from:

Precious Pastels Collection. A celebration of gemstones in platinum and 18-karat gold settings, this collection highlights the soft colorings of the stones. Colored diamonds in particular are the centerpieces of these jewels.

Pastel Collection. The color choices for the gems are vibrant and spectacular. There are tourmalines, peridots, aquamarines and rubellites. These pieces are bright and vivacious. They are also suitable for formal and casual wear. An eye on conventional beauty prevents these pieces from being hidden away in jewelry boxes for only the occasional outing.

Sterling by Krypell. When platinum and 18-karat gold are difficult on the pocket book, Sterling silver might just make the collection more affordable for the buyer of more modest means. There is no reason that a shopper has to be rich to own artistic jewelry that has a collectible value. In addition, the Sterling collection also offers a nod to the casual lifestyle that embraces the woman who loves to wear jewelry for its own sake rather than just for work or for special occasions.

Krypell likens his jewelry creations to paints that beautify a canvas. He insists that his rings, earrings and pendants would have no artistic value without the wearer. Since he specializes in working with natural stones that nevertheless have the aura of the exotic, the transformation this artisan’s pieces afford is remarkable.

Peter Suchy Jewelers carries many Krypell jewelry pieces and we invite you to visit our showroom at 1137 High Ridge Road in Stamford Connecticut. We also have many Krypell pieces listed in our eBay store.

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