Wwake: NYC Opal and Gold Jewelry, Sculptor-Designed
Wwake is New York jewelry built around opals — a stone that shifts color as your hand moves, so no two pieces look identical. Founder Wing Yau trained as a sculptor at Rhode Island School of Design, and she works gemstones the way a sculptor handles material: each stone chosen for what it is, not slotted into a formula. Here's a look at the story, the materials, and the sizing.
What Wwake Stands For
The official site says, "WWAKE is ever-experimenting with the boundaries of traditional jewelry," and also describes the work as "merging art with the intimacy of jewelry." In other words, the brand values both artistic craft and wearability — pieces built to live on your hand day to day, not sit in a case.
Materials and Ethical Sourcing
The main material is 14K gold. You'll also find many colored stones like opals and sapphires. According to the official site, "WWAKE uses recycled gold certified by SCS standards..." and their opals are "100% of WWAKE opals are natural, untreated, and mined in Australia." Some collections also use fair-trade gold from Colombia.
Price: $150 to $2,000
Wwake's price range is roughly $150 to $2,000. It varies by item, so be sure to check the official website.
Sizing
Rings start at US size 3. US size 2 and smaller aren't offered. The smallest ready-made bracelet length is 6 inches (about 15 cm), which is too long for wrists 14 cm or smaller. Wwake does accept custom-size requests via email (customerservice@wwake.com) for shorter lengths — rare for a fine jewelry brand.
Founded by a sculptor, Wwake's designs are like wearable art made with recycled gold and natural Australian opals. Unusually for a fine jewelry brand, you can email to request custom bracelet sizes for smaller wrists.
Wwake uses 14K solid gold, but its opals are sensitive and need care. Rings start at US size 3 (no size 2), and you must contact customer service for custom small bracelet orders and to inquire about any fees.
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Shop WwakeFrequently Asked
- Where is Wwake's jewelry made?
- It's made in their New York studio. They are also transparent about their material sourcing, using recycled gold, Australian opals, and fair-trade gold from Colombia.
- Is Wwake's gold plated or solid gold?
- It's mainly 14K solid gold. Because it's not plated, the color won't easily chip or fade with everyday wear.
- Is it okay to wear opal and natural stone jewelry every day?
- Wwake's jewelry is designed for everyday use, but opals are relatively sensitive to water and impact. We recommend removing them when doing chores or exercising. You can find detailed care instructions on their official website.
- Is there an extra charge for custom small-size orders?
- The official website doesn't state whether there are fees for customizations like sizing down a bracelet. If you're interested, you should first contact customer service directly at customerservice@wwake.com.
Rings go down to US size 3 but not smaller. Ready-made bracelets are too long for wrists under 14cm, but Wwake takes custom-size requests by email — which sets them apart from most fine jewelry brands.