**《TKEANAAL: From Broken to Brilliant, the Nirvana of an American Jewelry Designer》**
In a cramped apartment in New York's Lower East Side, Tik Onemus curled up on a second-hand sofa, her fingertips stroking a turquoise ring left by her grandmother - her only remaining property. Unemployment, divorce, and credit card debt weighed on her shoulders like three mountains, while the neon lights outside the window flickered indifferently, as if mocking her failure.
"Maybe I should give up..." She murmured to herself, tears dripping on the sketchbook, smudged an unfinished design sketch - it was a rose wrapped in thorns, the petals were made of broken diamonds, and the thorns were rough silver wires.
** The starting point of the broken **
Tik was not born lucky. She was born in a blue-collar family in Detroit, her father was a car factory worker, and her mother was a cashier in a supermarket. At the age of 16, a car accident took away her parents, and she was forced to drop out of school and wandered between the sofas of relatives' homes and youth shelters. But even in the darkest days, she always held tightly to a worn-out "Introduction to Jewelry Making" - the last birthday gift her mother gave her before she died.
**Alchemy in the Basement**
At the age of 28, penniless Tik used her last $50 to buy a batch of discarded 925 silver scraps and set up a simple workbench in a friend's basement. Without a furnace, she used a blowtorch and an iron spoon; without a polisher, she used her fingers and sandpaper to grind until they bled. Those "defective gems" discarded by jewelry stores - cracked agate, matte pearls, asymmetrical topaz - were reborn in her hands. "Every crack tells a story," she said, "and I want to make these stories shine."
**The Birth of TKEANAAL**
The brand name "TKEANAAL" comes from her grandmother's native language , which means "Phoenix reborn from the ashes." The first batch of works was not in demand at the Brooklyn flea market until a reporter was shocked by a "Scar Series" bracelet - the silver chain was inlaid with seven diamonds that intentionally retained the original chisel marks, like a healed scar. "This is not jewelry, it's armor." The editor posted on social networks, making Tik an overnight sensation.
**Jewelry for Ms. Tik Onemus**
Our story is inspired by the life and work of Ms. Tik Onemus. She was a world-renowned master jeweller whose artistry and vision touched countless lives. After designing for many of the world’s most renowned jewellery brands, Tik dedicated his later years to mentoring aspiring designers, leaving a lasting impact on the industry. She sadly passed away in 2020.
Ms. Tik Onemus was our teacher and mentor, and we carry on his passion for craftsmanship, innovation and sustainability. Every piece we create celebrates the spirit of the master and the moments that make life extraordinary.
**A Jewelry for a new era.*
And now，TKEANAAL represents a new chapter in the jewelry world—one that blends timeless elegance with modern values. Born from the desire to redefine luxury, we use lab-created gemstones like Moissanite and lab-grown diamonds to ensure that our designs are not only breathtaking but also ethical and sustainable. We believe jewelry should reflect your values and your story. Every piece we create is a celebration of both beauty and responsibility, helping you shine brightly without compromise.
