About Nina Alexandra

My journey into jewellery began in childhood, learning at my mother’s bench. She was a goldsmith herself, and we studied and worked together in Doha, Qatar, where I first discovered the quiet discipline and joy of working with metal. At the same time, my father — an architect, photographer, and artist — gave me a deep appreciation for design, light, and structure. Growing up, my life was full of art and design, a foundation that continues to inform everything I create.

I went on to earn a degree in design and built a career as a graphic designer and illustrator, honing my eye for form, balance, and storytelling through visual language. Those years in design continue to shape the way I approach jewellery — with a sensitivity to line, proportion, and the power of an object to communicate meaning.

Over time, my path led me back to the bench. I studied stonesetting in Belgium, opened and ran my own boutique studio in Canada, and eventually became head instructor at Argentum Jewellery School in Victoria, BC. Teaching others deepened my connection to the work and reaffirmed my belief in the value of jewellery made by hand.

My pieces have been exhibited in major galleries & museums across Canada and worn by clients who value quality, story, and individuality. Now based in Xàbia, Spain, Nina Alexandra is the next chapter in my journey — a collection shaped by the places I’ve lived, the people I’ve met, and the milestones that mark a life.

Every piece is handcrafted in small batches in our studios in Spain and Canada. Inspired by art, history, and the richness of experience, each design carries the mark of the maker — intentional, imperfect, and full of character — creating a lasting connection between the work and the wearer.

This is jewellery made to travel with you. To honour where you’ve been, and to celebrate where you’re going next.