Jewelry
Sarkis Nyeari
New to Spring 2025!
Placitas, NM
Booth 346
Featured Artist
Sarkis Chouljian has worked as a Jewelry Artist for over 30 years. He was accepted and traditionally trained in the distinguished Atelier Alafian in Aleppo, Syria. After immigrating to the United States in the 1980’s Chouljian started his own studio in New York, NY., working in wholesale production with prestigious design houses including Kwiat, Tiffany, Paloma Picasso, J & H Flyer and House of Clasps.
Sarkis left the commercial, mainstream jewelry production world in 2015 and began working on his own art jewelry designs. Sarkis relocated to the peace and solitude of New Mexico high desert to concentrate solely on art jewlery. The inspiration of natural landforms is present in the shapes and textures of his timeless creations.
Recent AWARDS
2025 John C. Mason Award for Excellence in Jewelry Design
2024 Best in show, Central PA Festival of the Arts
2024 Best in jewelry, Old Town Art Fair, Chicago
2023 Award of excellence, Art on the Sqaure
2022 First place, Saint Louis Art Fair
2022 First place, Under the Oaks, Vero Beach
2020 Best in 3d, Bonita Springs Art Festival
2019 Best in show, River Arts Fest, Memphis
2019 Best in Jewelry, Bethesda Row Arts Festival
2019 Best in Show, Kimball Arts Festival, Park City
2018 Best in Jewelry, Beverly Hills Art Show
I am a traditionally trained jewelry artist with over 30 years of experience. My process blends traditional and contemporary metal smithing with poetic yet meaningful symbolism; creating exquisite jewelry that empowers and celebrates the connection between all things. My creations are a living bridge between the world of time and the timeless.
I use hand fabrication combined with unique metal smithing and engraving techniques to create textural pieces inspired by scientific research and the cosmos but more importantly by the immanent self; enduring and always now. I do my own stone setting in burnish, bezel and pave. I fabricate every element of every piece; including the chains and locks.
The pieces point to something that can not be merely conveyed on the level of mind. They are simply the outer manifestation of an inner journey. The intention is to inspire you to uncover your own true nature through interacting with the work. My creations resonate with those seeking deeper meaning and enchantment through their adornment.