Inspired by elements of the ancient past and visions of fantastical futures, Tina creates pieces that are otherworldly yet rooted with tradition. She takes you on a journey, whether through the custom process or with her everyday pieces, to connect you to your own moments of inspiration so you can experience more creativity and wonder in your every day.

Above all, she believes that everyone deserves the right to live creatively and experience it compassionately no matter what walk of life you travel. She supports all forms of love and provides her creative design to all genders.

Process + Promise

All TYTIN pieces are handmade in Chicago using a combination of ancient and modern jewelry techniques. Whether it’s wax carved, CAD designed, produced in-studio or offsite with her small team, Tina oversees every stage of the creation process to guarantee the highest level of craftsmanship.

Tina believes in cultivating relationships that are rooted in compassion and creativity. She strives to do so throughout all aspects of her life and business and this includes the vendors she chooses to work with. From her metals to unique gemstones, all of her raw materials are sourced responsibly and honestly ensuring every piece encompasses these values.

More About Tina

Tina studied Fashion at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago then moved to New York to chase her dreams of being in the fashion industry.

She started taking jewelry classes at a neighborhood studio as an outlet from her busy job. The jewelry-making process connected with her in a way that fashion never did and before she knew it, was headed across the country to study at the Gemological Institute of America.

She laid roots in Chicago and worked in all aspects of the jewelry making industry in Chicago’s Jeweler’s Row—from customer service to manufacturing to casting to designing in CAD. Eventually, she started her own neighborhood studio not unlike the one that first sparked her love of jewelry and owned it for two wonderful years.

Now, she spends her days designing unconfined jewelry for remarkable people. When she’s not busy with jewelry, you can find her on the mat in a yoga class, hanging out with close friends, or taking walks with her husband, their daughter, Quinn and dog, Kirby. She loves craft cocktails, anything related to the moon, and daydreams about the sun + ocean, making her wonder why she loves Chicago so much.

TYTIN Studio

After several years of working out of her dining room, Tina decided it was time that TYTIN needed its own space. She discovered the perfect location by chance and since March 2022 has been creating TYTIN’s new studio and showroom.

TYTIN Studio is located at 4101 N. Lincoln Ave. Chicago, IL 60618 in the North Center neighborhood. It’s nestled within the North Center Town Square and is in great company with many other local small businesses.

To schedule a custom consultation or in-person viewing of our pieces, don’t hesitate to contact Tina!