Born in Nigeria, Ope Omojolalives in Brooklyn, New York, where she works under the brand name Octave Jewelry. Her jewelry is the natural outcome of a lifelong creative practice prioritizing materiality, color, and movement. A student of anthropology, Omojolafirst picked up a soldering torch in a weeknight class. Years of independent experimentation and exploration led to her signature wearable sculptures that speak to personal style, history, and sentimentality. Working with semiprecious stones, often set in a metal bezel, she creates bold shapes that move with the wearer, telling stories through sophisticated colors and playful sculptural elements. Adornment is about more than the material—it is experiential. Omojoladesigns to explore different moods, to capture ephemeral moments, and to inspire wearers to connect to themselves and engage with their surrounding world.
