When an artsy Singapore girl meets a Thai boy from a jeweller family

It’s famously difficult to set baguette-cut stones on a curved surface. Yet, this technique has become Kavant+Sharart’s signature — a seemingly simple design that belies a mastery of craftsmanship.

This dichotomous fusion of clean, sophisticated aesthetics with complex techniques defines this Thai fine jewellery brand, and is a reflection of the two founders’ identities.  

Established in 2011 by Singaporean Shar-Linn Liew and her Thai husband Nuttapon “Kenny” Yongkiettakul, Kavant+Sharart was born from their shared passion for pushing creative boundaries. And the brand is among the latest up-and-coming Thai jewellery houses that have captured the world’s attention.

When two become one

Yongkiettakul, who initially pursued a degree in engineering, grew up in a family of jewellers. “Kenny always thought he’d become an engineer, but after a few summers designing and working in his father’s business, he realised he wanted to contribute to what his dad had built from scratch,” Liew says. 

“He never set out to start a new brand, but his designs were avant-garde compared to the more traditional, classic jewellery in the family store. There wasn’t really a market for such forward-thinking designs in Thailand, so we felt the need to venture into markets that were more receptive.”

Their wedding marked the beginning of both their personal and professional lives together:  “It happened after we started designing my wedding jewellery and felt that we needed to combine forces. I never thought I would work with jewellery until I met Kenny and started designing for fun.” 

A unique vision

Each founder brings unique strengths, encapsulated by the name Kavant+Sharart: Kavant signifies Kenny’s love for the avant-garde, while Sharart represents Shar-Linn’s passion for artistic movements like Art Deco and Art Nouveau. The brand’s tagline, “Where tradition meets innovation”, reflects their approach: blending time-honoured craftsmanship with a bold, contemporary vision.  

“In this age of AI and technology, we still employ very traditional techniques when it comes to designing and making prototypes to the final creation of the piece,” elaborates Liew. “Our designs are hand drawn with a simple 2B pencil and followed by wax moulds being carved by hand. In terms of innovation, we like to create pieces that serve multiple purposes to achieve different looks.

“For us, it’s about respecting the artistry and heritage of jewellery-making, while pushing boundaries with new materials, functions and technologies to create something truly distinctive and forward-thinking. This combination, we feel, makes each Kavant+Sharart piece both classic and cutting-edge.” 

For the future

While the couple took some time to find their footing, they gained global recognition in 2016 when they debuted their Eartux design at The Couture Show in Las Vegas. Inspired by Art Deco geometry, the piece created the illusion of multiple earrings worn at once — a novel concept at the time. The innovation won them the prestigious Debut Award, catapulting Kavant+Sharart into the global spotlight.

Since then, the brand has continued to grow, with its pieces worn by celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez, Lily Collins, and Madonna. Yet, for Liew and Yongkiettakul, their biggest dream goes beyond commercial success. 

“I hope my grandchildren see our creations and want to pass them down to their children,” adds Liew. “Beyond that, we dream of Kavant+Sharart standing as a powerful force in the global luxury market — an Asian fine jewellery brand with a legacy of innovation and craftsmanship.”