The second India-inspired archive story focuses on the decision behind the collection: turning a lifelong interest in making jewelry into a business.
A skill that began early
The original account recalls Nina helping in her uncle’s goldsmithing workshop in Vietnam and continuing to design jewelry as a hobby after moving to the United States. Those early experiences gave her a connection to making long before she established her own company.
The journey that changed the direction
Nina described the 2004 trip through India as a source of creative confidence. The colors, dress and jewelry she encountered stayed with her. After returning, she chose to leave financial services and develop Nina Nguyen Designs. This personal account explains the background to the Maharani collection, rather than describing a current travel experience.
From Nina Nguyen Designs to Nina Wynn
The name of the brand has evolved while personal expression remains central to its jewelry. Read the current designer biography for the wider story and present-day collections.
