ORTAEA FINE JEWELLERY
The House of Ortaea creates and curates unique pieces steeped in storied collections and exalted by form, flow and texture.
Having been raised in the spectacular landscape of Kenya, Creative Director Mita Vohra was always awed by the richness and profundity of the nature that has surrounded her and the natural world became a significant source of her inspiration.
“From every gem and metal created over centuries in the core of the earth to almost ALL that is, nature is the essence of creation. Most of us, when we are among nature, feel exalted by a sense of wonder, but we can lose that in our everyday life. There is an infinite sense of possibility and abundance in nature and that feeling is what I wanted to capture in each jewel,” says Mita.
Mita shapes the story and mood behind each collection as artists and artisans turn each piece into a sculpted reality using precision, skill and delicacy. “Every jewel has a journey” says Mita. There are pieces produced by CAD (computer aided design) for exactitude and there are creations which begin with conceptual hand drawn sketches, transform into detailed drawings measured to perfection and result in elaborate hand crafted pieces.
The fine jewellery house has captured the attention of seasoned and discerning buyers from across the globe, with individuals and families seeking distinctive design with exceptional craft. “The Ortaea woman is sophisticated, self-assured, curious and particular about what she owns,” says Mita. “We have a reputation for creating bespoke pieces. There is something very special about creating a piece infused with the essence and story of the person who has commissioned it. It becomes a precious heirloom.”
One of a kind pieces have been commissioned, designed and donated for auction to the Prince Albert Foundation in aid of the Monaco Gala for the Global Ocean on two occasions, as well as pieces in aid of UNICEF, Build Africa and amFAR. Ortaea is also involved in an integrated sustainable tree-planting programme in Kenya which encompasses creating livelihoods for community through bee-hives, honey production and an on-site recycling programme.
