Some designs begin with a sketch. Others begin with a story.
Serafina was inspired by our founder’s great-grandmother, whose quiet resilience carried her through wartime and communist-era Poland. Her strength was never loud or performative. It lived in perseverance, kindness and an unwavering belief that brighter days would come.
Although generations have passed, her spirit continues to inspire.
Serafina was created as a tribute to that enduring strength—a piece that honours the women who came before us while becoming part of the stories still to be written.
When memory becomes design
The challenge was never simply to create a beautiful pair of earrings. It was to translate a feeling into form.
A sculptural wave embraces a luminous freshwater pearl before flowing into two more below, creating a silhouette that feels both fluid and composed. Every curve was carefully considered, balancing softness with structure, movement with permanence.
Rather than representing resilience through obvious symbolism, Serafina expresses it through contrast.
The wave is always moving, echoing the changes that shape our lives. The pearls remain constant, reminding us that some things endure—love, courage, memory and the quiet strength passed from one generation to the next.
Together, these elements create a design that feels timeless yet unmistakably contemporary.
The beauty of freshwater pearls
Freshwater pearls have long been treasured for their individuality.
No two are ever exactly alike. Their organic shapes and subtle variations make each pair of Serafina unique, reflecting the idea that true beauty is never perfectly uniform.
Their soft lustre complements the sculptural silhouette, bringing warmth and movement without overwhelming the design. The result is jewellery that feels refined, modern and deeply personal.
Designed to be passed down
The word heirloom often brings to mind antique jewellery locked away for special occasions.
We see it differently.
An heirloom is a piece that becomes part of everyday life before becoming part of a family’s story. It gathers memories with every celebration, journey and milestone until one day it is passed to someone new, carrying those moments with it.
That belief shaped every decision behind Serafina.
Its sculptural form is designed to feel relevant today while remaining timeless enough to be treasured for decades to come. It is jewellery created not only to be worn, but to be remembered.
Jewellery with meaning
At LENAE, we believe jewellery should offer more than beautiful design.
The pieces we cherish most are those connected to the people we love, the moments that define us and the memories we choose to carry forward.
Serafina is a reflection of that philosophy.
Inspired by one remarkable woman yet created for every woman who wears it, it celebrates resilience, femininity and the enduring connection between past and present.
Because the most meaningful jewellery doesn’t simply complete an outfit.
It becomes part of your story.