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Ravit Kaplan takes pride in curating handmade original pieces from her San Fransisco studio. With a background in architecture, set design and costume design, she is passionate about using geometric shapes to emphasize the beauty and integrity of natural materials. Her affinity for thoughtful construction avows itself in bold cuffs, necklaces and playful earrings to create a collection that marries the grit of metal with the elegance of the human form.

JA New York: My style muse is….

Ravit Kaplan: Architecture and the way forms interact with our bodies.

JA New York: The difference between style and trend is…

RK: That trends are temporary while style defines who you are.

JA New York: In five words, how would you define your design aesthetic?

RK: Modern, clean, geometric, elegant, timeless.

JA New York: What are your top 5 studio essentials?

RK: Respecting the integrity of the materials, conflict-free stones, recycled metals, long-lasting pieces, aspiring to capture the timeless

JA New York: I’m always inspired by….?

RK: The fusion of natural textures and simple forms.

JA New York: What is your favorite piece that you’ve ever designed? 

RK: The open belt ring, which captures the way design interacts with the body.

JA New York: In thinking about exhibiting in the New Designer Gallery, what are you most excited about? What are you most nervous about?

RK: I’m most excited about being part of the JA New designer Gallery and showing my work to an exciting and informed audience. I am most scared of being part of the JA New designer Gallery and showing my work to an exciting and informed audience.