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Daring yet simply elegant, each Love, Nyri piece stands out as a reflection of the talent and
vision of the remarkable young woman behind this handmade jewelry line. At 25, Love, Nyri
founder Riva Nyri Précil’s designs are evocative, contemporary and bold.
The daughter of an Irish/Russian mother and Haitian father, Riva was raised between Port-auPrince and New York City, and the inspiration she gained from her experiences is evident in
both her artistic and charitable endeavors. She co-founded a charity focused on reading to
displaced children after the earthquake in Haiti in 2010 and even authored a children’s book
in Creole. Her journey has inspired her to celebrate Haitian culture through unique designs
that employ traditional Haitian techniques to create each handmade piece.
Trained as a jazz vocalist at the prestigious LaGaurdia School of Performing Arts in NYC and in music therapy at Loyola University, in New Orleans,
Riva represents the beauty she sees in her heritage as a singer, dancer and jewelry designer.
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Love, Nyri offers five distinct jewelry lines:
Seasonal
These lines will feature Riva’s latest
collections and will be comprised of 1015 unique pieces; each piece will be
individually numbered and offered only
during a 3-month sales window.
Limited Editions
This line will feature only one new
piece per month, which will be themeinspired (i.e. Carnival, Independence,
True Love, etc.) and individually
numbered.
Price Range: $250-$500
Price Range: +$500-$1000
Pour Lui
This line will feature up to 10
distinctive pieces for men that will
reflect and inspire their individualism
and strength.
Custom
Occasionally, Riva will produce a bespoke
piece for a client who contacts her
directly and inspires her with either a
beautiful story or a beautiful design.
Price Range: $200-$450
Classics
This line will offer Riva’s most popular
and accessibly-priced pieces.
Price Range: TBD Based on Request
Price Range: $80-$200
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Love, Nyri’s inspiration from Haitian tradition and Riva’s personal commitment to having a social
impact on women’s lives will be represented by a partnership with a member organization of
the UN and WTO’s jointly launched Ethical Fashion Initiative, which provides training and jobs in
the fashion industry to women in Ghana, Kenya, Burkina Faso and Haiti. Love, Nyri has identified
and contacted five different organizations and is seeking to have at least 25% of its jewelry line
produced in Port-au-Prince by January of 2015.
Love, Nyri’s Founder, Riva Nyri Précil, will provide hands-on training in
traditional jewelry-making techniques, directly to women’s groups. By
partnering with an Ethical Fashion Initiative member organization, Love, Nyri
will afford a number of women in Haiti the opportunity to gain valuable
training that will enable them to obtain and maintain a job and hopefully, even
skills that may one day empower them to launch their own ventures. Riva
believes in the proverb that talks of teaching people how to fish over simply
giving them a fish.
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Bohio - Fall 2014 Collection (available October 1st-Dec 31st)
The Republic of Haiti is located on one of the four islands of the Greater
Antilles that the native people of several tribes, chiefly the Tainos and
Arawak, named “Bohio” or “Quisqueya” – meaning "Mountainous Land" or
"Great Land." The island was baptized La Isla Española (Hispaniola) by the
Spanish colonizers and later, French colonizers called it Saint-Domingue.
After proclaiming its independence on January 1, 1804, the Western part of
the island took back the Amerindian name of Haïti (Ayiti). But many, still
choose to fondly and proudly recall the island’s historic names, to remind
themselves of its pre-colonial heritage.
The Bohio line is inspired by the undeniable strength and endurance laced
throughout Haitian culture and history. Each piece was therefore created
with the strong, bold and fearless woman in mind. And as a fashion
statement, Bohio highlights haute couture with notes of apparent
glamorous aesthetics and an edgy twist.
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Anacaona
Named after a Taino chief, this natural brown mother of pearl collar necklace
will allow you to channel your own inner sense of royalty.
Symbolisms associated with mother of pearl include divine love, protection
from negative influences and prosperity.
$400.00
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Palm Royal
This palm oil nut pendant with gold tassel and
gold-filled chain is sure to be a conversation
starter!
$350.00
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Xaragua
Two blue sandstones, also known as star stones, framing a single purple agate
stone with black fishbone chain detail.
Symbolisms associated with bluestones include success, victory and leadership,
while those associated with purple agate are creativity, strength and harmony.
$250.00
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Bohio
Eight spear shaped white turquoise beads dangling from a triangle-shaped goldfilled chain.
Turquoise is sacred in its adornment and reflects power, luck and protection.
Symbolisms associated with triangles include creativity, harmony and manifestation.
Symbolisms associated with the number 8 include balance, drive, ambition,
efficiency and discipline.
$250.00
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Arawak
Eight spear-shaped white turquoise beads separated by nine blue round turquoise beads, all brought together by a gold-filled chain.
Turquoise is sacred in its adornment and symbolizes power, luck, and protection.
Symbolisms associated with the number 8 include balance, drive, ambition, efficiency and discipline. The nine surrounding turquoise beads
represent the nine lives in the world and the connections between all of mankind.
$320.00
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Kiskeya
A bold and beautiful piece with eight spear-shaped white turquoise beads
dangling from a gold-filled chain.
Symbolisms associated with the number 8 include balance, drive, ambition,
efficiency and discipline.
Turquoise is sacred in its adornment and for power, luck, and protection.
$250.00
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Ayiti
Fine chainette tassel in black with cut, hammered and sanded brass on a gold-filled chain.
This piece is sure to take any look over the top. Wear this statement to showcase your
boldness and fearlessness.
$400.00
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Simbi
Fine chainette tassel in white with cut, hammered and sanded brass on a sterling
silver chain.
This wearable art is sure to add an elegantly bold touch to any look.
$370.00
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Queen of the Nile (Purple)
A regal statement piece that will add a touch of royalty to any outfit.
Made with purple colored long beads, separated by small blue semi-precious stones and
attached with a gold-filled chain and clasp.
Inspired by Cleopatra, the ultimate symbol of feminine power who conquered conquerors
and nations with beauty instead of swords.
$350.00
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Self Love
A stunning pairing of soft pink rose quartz with mint green agate to radiate self-love
hanging from a sterling silver chain.
Rose quartz is often referred to as the “Love Stone” because its energetic hallmark is
reminiscent of the unconditional love that opens the heart chakra.
Symbolisms associated with green agate include creativity, strength and harmony.
$300.00
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Tassel Envy
A glamorous piece with an edgy twist comprised of two green agate stones framing a uniquely shaped
triangular rose quartz that is finished off with a dangling, black, stainless steel tassel pendant with a
touch of gold detail.
Symbolisms associated with green agate include creativity, strength and harmony.
$320.00
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Sun Kissed
The perfect summer accessory to wear confidently on beautifully sun-kissed skin.
Eight dangling beaded brass posts on black chain with gold clasp and detail.
Orange is the color of optimism, happiness and confidence.
Symbolisms associated with the number 8 include balance, drive, ambition,
efficiency and discipline. The nine surrounding beads represent the nine lives in
the world and the connections between all of mankind.
$300.00
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Pour Lui (available October 1st-Dec 31st)
The men’s line, named Pour Lui was inspired by the founder’s belief that every queen desires and deserves a suitable
king. In this collection, which offers pieces with such names as ‘King Tut’, ‘Zeus' and 'Othello”, Riva draws inspiration from
great men of history, mythology and literature, in the hope that her works will inspire the nouveau great works of modernday urban kings. She hopes that the daring few men who choose to wear these regal pieces will be equally bold in
identifying their own potential and realizing their own greatness.
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Regalia
Matte black agate and pyrite beads with
single horn on an elastic band.
Matte black agate and hematite on an elastic
band with single deep brown bamboo bead.
$300.00
Caonaba
A modern tribal twist inspired by the great Taino Chief Caonabo, who was married to Queen
Anacaona.
Silver chain, gold clasp, pyrite horns, deep brown bamboo bead, and blue sandstones.
$200.00
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King Sol
King Tut
Black coated brass chain, handmade S-shaped rings and pyrite
horn.
Created with the modern day King in mind.
Gold rolled chain, hematite horns and black-coated brass
chain.
$250.00
$320.00
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Deities
Green turquoise Buddha heads with a single deep brown bamboo bead.
Wooden skull heads with single red coral bead.
$300.00
Yin Yang
White turquoise beads, matte black
agate, hematite, single red coral bead
and blue sandstones.
$220.00
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Othello
W.E.B. Du Bois
This piece adds a pop of color to any outfit and is sure to
turn heads for its uniquely striking boldness
Gold rolled chain, handmade jump rings and 10
deep brown bamboo beads.
Gold rolled chain, handmade jump rings, gold beads and
green agate.
Bamboo exemplifies a life of simplicity.
$280.00
$270.00
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Zeus
Zeus was the supreme God in Greek
mythology and the silver/grey labradorite
is reminiscent of his fearsome lightning
bolts.
Silver chain, gold, handmade jump rings,
and blue sandstone.
$350.00
King Louis XIV
Black-coated brass chain linked to 5 blue
sandstones.
Blue Sandstone symbolizes enterprise, success,
victory and glory. The number 5 is the most
dynamic and energetic of all the single-digit
numbers
$250.00
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Classics – (Available)
Love, Nyri’s ‘Classics’ line is not only a reflection of the
Founder’s outlook toward life, but a celebration of
individuality and the search for one’s authenticity in an ever
more compromising world. Riva’s pieces, with names such as
‘Fearless Rebel,’ ‘Edge’ and ‘Knuckle Up’ honor a life spent
battling convention and assimilation for it’s own sake. While
other pieces, like ‘Lune,’ ‘’Trifecta,’ and ‘Deep Blue Sea’
suggest one can be hopeful about the possibility that her life
can be inclusive, deep and complex, while also being
harmonized and balanced. The message Riva tries to
transmit through these pieces is that one need not give up or
forsake pieces of herself that may be in conflict, but rather
that together all the different pieces can create a beautiful,
unique and complete person.
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Gold Rush
Lune
Handmade leaf-shaped ear-cuff made of brass that
gracefully traces the curve of the ear. A thin brass bar can
be lightly adjusted behind the ear to hook securely onto the
lobe. Sold as a pair. Ears must be pierced to wear this piece.
Cut, hammered, and sanded copper half-moon earrings.
Copper is known as a good conductor of energy as well as a
balancing metal that works with the flow of protective and
receptive energies.
$120.00
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Trifecta
Edge
Majestic
Wear this piece alone or pair it with a
bracelet and or ring to add eye-catching
detail to a casual or dressy look.
This statement necklace adds an edgy
twist to any look.
Add a majestic twist to any look with this
universal triangle pendant piece.
Cut, hammered and sanded brass
connected by black chain.
Cut, hammered and sanded
connected by a gold-filled chain.
$200.00
$200.00
Cut, hammered and sanded
connected by black chain.
brass
brass
$80.00
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Aztec Princess
Hand-cut, sanded and hammered
brass earrings connected by
handmade jump rings made of 16
gauge brass wire.
Look and feel like an ancient
princess with these beautifully
handcrafted earrings.
$120.00
Fearless Rebel
Hand-cut and sanded right angle triangle
shaped post earrings with vintage-styled
lettering engraved by hand.
Actions speak louder than words but
sometimes your accessories can also get a
word in on your behalf.
Knuckle Up
Adjustable brass knuckle ring with hammered “S” shaped detail.
$150.00
Wear this distinctive accessory alone or stack it with your some of
your other favorite rings
$80.00
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Poisson
Tiny seashells, handpicked from the beaches of Haiti, are woven with thin brass wire onto a brass
tooth comb hairpin.
This piece will add a touch of natural femininity to any hairstyle.
$90.00
Queen of the Nile
Deep Blue Sea
Made with gold colored long beads , separated
by small silver semi-precious stones and
attached with gold-plated chain and clasp.
A comfortable and adjustable bracelet with
20 semi-precious deep blue stones attached
to a gold-filled chain and lobster clasp.
A regal statement piece that will add a touch of
royalty to any outfit.
The color blue is associated with femininity,
life, and purity.
$200.00
$120.00
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Riva Enterprises, LLC
70-A Greewich Street, Suite 373
New York, New York 10011
Riva Nyri Précil (Founder)
646-465-0091
[email protected]
Daniela Ortega (Business Development)
347-391-2676
[email protected]