CY Design Studio – Jewelry with Meaning & Soul
Handcrafted in North Carolina · Worn Everywhere
Founded by Candice Yagmin in 2012, CY Design Studio creates timeless, handcrafted jewelry designed to celebrate individuality, connection, and the stories we carry.
Each piece is thoughtfully made in Raleigh, NC, using sterling silver, 14k gold-filled metals, and hand-selected gemstones. Whether it’s a personalized necklace, a birthstone keepsake, or a dainty charm you wear every day, our designs are meant to feel personal, meaningful, and effortlessly beautiful.
✨ Seen on TV & Loved Nationwide
CY Design Studio pieces have been featured on The Vampire Diaries, Jane the Virgin, Fuller House, and included in celebrity gifting suites for the Golden Globes and MTV Movie Awards.
From casual jeans to your favorite LBD, our jewelry is designed for real life—stackable, giftable, and made to be cherished.
How It’s All Made – Step by Step, By Hand
The Spark: Inspiration can strike anywhere—from a morning walk through the garden to a passing conversation. I start with an idea and let it simmer, sketching and refining until it feels just right.
The Materials: I only use metals and stones I’d be proud to wear myself. Think 14k gold-filled wire, sterling silver, and carefully chosen gemstones. I love working with materials that are beautiful but also built to last.
The Making: This is where the magic happens. In my sunlit studio, I cut, file, shape, hammer, and polish each piece by hand. It’s quiet work. Focused work. The kind that makes you slow down and pour a little love into every detail.
The Final Touch: Every piece goes through a final quality check (and a little happy dance) before it’s wrapped up and sent on its way to you. I want you to open your package and feel the care that went into it.
Meet the Maker – Candice Yagmin
Candice is a self-taught jewelry designer, storyteller, and former dog rescue founder. Her journey began as a creative escape and blossomed into a thriving business with heart. She believes that jewelry isn’t just an accessory—it’s a reflection of who you are and what matters most.
Through her K9 Keepsake line, she continues to support no-kill shelters, donating a portion of proceeds in honor of the pups who inspired her.
Candice also runs Raleigh Seed Co., a family-run heirloom seed shop rooted in love, dirt, and a little Southern magic. Whether she’s stamping a custom order or packing zinnia seeds with her toddler nearby, it all comes back to one thing: growing beauty in every form.
💛 “Jewelry should mean something. That’s why I make every piece with soul.”
– Candice
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From the studio bench to the backyard garden, I'm always working on something new. Catch up with me on the blog for behind-the-scenes updates, fresh designs, stories, and the occasional dog cameo.