10 Apr Bringing Meaning Back to Men’s Jewelry: Avi and Nika Dubey’s One-of-a-Kind Craft
Jeff Crilley sits down with husband-and-wife jewelers Avi and Nika Dubey, founders of AviNika Jewelry, to learn how a failed search for a meaningful men’s wedding band turned into a full-blown custom jewelry brand. Nika’s family roots in metalwork — her father and grandfather have been crafting art for loved ones in Ukraine for over forty years — run deep in every piece the couple designs. Each commission starts with a client’s personal story, whether that’s a rare ruby needing a worthy setting, a Fleur-de-lis symbol honoring a newborn daughter, or a 22-karat gold pinky ring marking a boutique opening in Austin. Avi and Nika work directly with every client through sketches and 3D models, and they never reproduce a design once it’s completed. The couple was recently featured in the DuPont Registry’s Valentine’s Day gift guide alongside names like Cartier, Patek Philippe, and Bvlgari. With Father’s Day approaching and production timelines of two to three months, they encourage customers to start the design conversation early.