Pyrrha Design: Looking to the Past - Inspiring the Future

Pyrrha Design is a Vancouver, Canada based jewelry design company established and run by couple Wade Papin and Danielle Wilmore.  Wade and Danielle met in 1993 and after spending a year of relative isolation together, started creating their own jewelry designs and their own company.  The name of Pyrrha Design is derived from the Greek deity Pyrrha, daughter of Pandora, who is said to be an expert stone thrower.  Wade and Danielle are self taught jewelry makers who construct each symbolic filled piece at their studio in Vancouver by casting authentic 19th century wax seals.  

Danielle and Wade take pride in their company, Pyrrha Design, and have made it a priority to be environmentally responsible.  They make their jewelry without chemical cleaners, use biodegradable bags and containers to package their products and also use reclaimed silver and gold to construct their jewelry.  

Each piece of Pyrrha jewelry carries it’s own symbolic meaning which is depicted from the 19th century wax seals that years later still continue to symbolize the immortal struggles and accomplishments of the world.  The Carpe Diem Necklace embodies the timelessness that is Pyrrha Design.  The wax seal is that of an hour glass with wings, symbolizing the Latin phrase ‘Carpe Diem’ which translates to ‘Seize The Day.’

One of the key attributes of these designs is that they are versatile in today’s fashion world.  Go from drab to fab in a tee and denim with the Pyrrha Design Butterfly Necklace, which symbolizes the ancient Greeks interpretation of the soul as a butterfly.  The Pyrrha Design Five Fleur de Lis Crest Necklace, representing purity and light, is an admirable design that would profoundly compliment either a man or woman.  Or for an on-the-go look, try layering Pyrrha bangles with your favorite watch.

Even the celebrities can’t get enough of Pyrrha and their undeniably magnificent works of art.  Taylor Swift, Halle Berry, Brad Pitt and Reese Witherspoon, just to name a few, wear the symbolic jewelry that is Pyrrha Design.  

It is said that history does repeat itself over the years and while that may be true in some instances, Pyrrha Design has created a piece of history that you can carry with you throughout all of time.  Danielle and Wade continue to look into the past to bring us inspiration into our future.

“Because we live in such a throwaway society, it’s necessary to create some things that can be kept.” -Wade Papin, Pyrrha Design