Inna and Anyuta Zelikson are beautiful sisters who make beautiful jewelry. I've written about them before several years ago, and I thought it was time to write about them again, especially because they have not only continued to create during this past year and a half of so many challenges, but they have reached out to others to help support and brighten all of our days and outlooks for the future.
From the moment I first met them they have been so welcoming, and that is their way, to reach out and welcome and embrace with the warmth they have to share. Their jewelry is full of their spirit and life and love, each piece made by hand and designed by Artisans who care about each piece and take care in their craft.
Earlier in 2020, I saw through their posts on Instagram that they were still creating, finding ways of connecting with those of us who know and love them with their art. They also offered to send out a pair of earrings to any Mother on Mother's Day who wanted them and could not afford them, as an act of support and caring for those who were struggling with so much during that time. It was not because their business was doing so well that they could afford to do that financially that they made this offer, but because they are Mothers too and know well the hardships that so many were facing.
Whenever I stop by their shop I receive not only the pleasure of looking at beautiful objets d'art, but I also enjoy conversation that can go in so many directions. They are both so full of knowledge and fun, and they also care to learn about the people and the world around them. They travel often for work and for pleasure, and are enjoy seeing new things and understanding new ideas. Whatever topic is on my mind when I see them, I always walk away with a new perspective.
Last year when things began to open up a bit more, they had the idea to contact one of their local government representatives because they have two shops, one in the West Village on West 10th Street near Bleecker and one in Grand Central, and with so many people not yet going back to work and very high retail rentals in Grand Central it was looking impossible for them to keep their store open. But in their remarkable way they did not just contact someone for help on behalf of themselves, they made sure to include the other small shops and owners they knew who were their retail neighbors. The result was a press conference in the Great Hall of Grand Central, that led to further conversations and help for small businesses that were struggling.
Supporting Inaya Jewelry is not only supporting these two lovely sisters, but it is a way to help a business stay alive and thrive so that they can continue to help support others in the community. Their hearts are as lovely as the pieces they create, multifaceted, precious and uniquely colorful living treasures.
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