As part of our month-long Flip for Good program, we partnered with beauty vet, entrepreneur and tastemaker Nyakio Grieco, who customized two of our signature Flip Rings.
The Mombasa Flip Ring and mini-me Signet Flip are seriously stunning. No surprise there as Nyakio’s known for her impeccable style and creative vision. The rings dazzle with their blend of pink sapphires, white diamonds, turquoise and gold—all thoughtfully chosen by Nyakio for their personal meaning.
“I named the ring ‘Mombasa’ because it’s my favorite, gorgeous location on the East African coast, reflecting my Kenyan heritage,” she says.
Indeed, the wife, mother of two and co-founder of Thirteen Lune, an e-tailer-cum-champion of BIPOC beauty brands, was excited to create the rings as a way to share a (sparkly) piece of herself with the Cast community.
Giving back to others was also part of the allure: Through October, 10 percent of net proceeds of the purchase of Mombasa and any Flip Ring (including signets) goes to The Art of Elysium, a nonprofit built on the idea that art can be a catalyst for social change through service.
Nyakio has a special relationship with the LA-based charity. “I’ve been a volunteer with Art Elysium for several years. My husband is a fine-art sculptor who designs awards for their Heaven gala. We are both deeply committed to the mission that “art heals.” I fell more deeply in love with him and his artistry through our dedication to healing others through the arts,” she explains.
Not only did Nyakio use her creative eye to design the Flips but she curated a selection of other Cast pieces that work brilliantly with Mombasa.
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| The Flip Ring Mombasa | The Signet Flip Ring Mombasa |
