behind the brand

Our Story

AUSTRALIAN BY NATURE. INTERNATIONAL BY DESIGN.

ABOUT NAJO

Born in 1986, NAJO is a leading Australian jewellery studio celebrated for capturing the relaxed elegance and natural beauty of Sydney life. Our consciously crafted sterling silver designs are inspired by the way we live - free-spirited, sun-drenched and deeply connected to nature.

Sculptural in essence, our understated creations tell stories of the oceans, landscapes, botanicals and cultures we encounter across the Australian landscape. Bold, layerable and always beautiful, NAJO jewellery empowers you to express yourself creatively and tell your story without words.

Our founder

MEET JO TORY

Born in Australia, Jo Tory is proud to be one of the country’s pioneering female brand founders. Jo Tory remains the soul of NAJO, guiding every collection through her distinct design lens - minimal, organic, and inspired by nature. Her vision continues to anchor the brand, ensuring each sterling silver piece embodies the quiet refinement and contemporary artistry that define NAJO.

NAJO’S 40 Year Story

BRAND ORIGINS

Nearly forty years ago, NAJO began as a quiet spark - born of Jo’s lifelong love of contemporary sterling silver and nurtured in a household where her mother, a silversmith, crafted her own pieces by hand. That early exposure to artistry, form, and the beauty of honest materials shaped Jo’s eye from an early age.

The true turning point came in the 1980s, when Jo travelled through Mexico and discovered a world of extraordinary craftsmanship. In small silversmithing towns, she found artisans whose work told stories of the rich mosaic of culture, life, art, fashion, and history. Their divine, hand-polished pieces carried a soulfulness she had never encountered before. That’s where the NAJO story began.

“Beautiful jewellery design feeds our soul, uplifts our spirits and whispers to us that anything is possible. It is a potent antidote to the ordinary.”

Jo Tory, NAJO Founder

self expression by design

OUR DESIGNS

At NAJO, we believe jewellery is more than adornment - it is a language of individuality. Our purpose is to create designs that empower people to express who they are, authentically and effortlessly. Each piece is crafted with intention, celebrating the harmony between stunning design and the personal stories, identities, and emotions it reflects.

OUR MISSION

To connect with individuals who are inspired by jewellery design that carries both beauty and soul. We craft timeless pieces that resonate emotionally, spark personal connection, and become part of the wearer’s unique narrative.

inspired by the rhythm of our city

FROM SYDNEY TO YOU

NAJO is designed in Sydney, shaped by creativity, culture and community. Sydney’s contrasts - modern yet wild, creative and multicultural - are reflected in our jewellery. Each design embodies relaxed elegance through refined minimalism, natural materials and a lived-in, personal feel.

Life here flows between ocean swims and twilight dinners, stillness and movement. Inspired by the city’s deep connection to water and everyday rituals, NAJO jewellery is sculptural, organic and effortless - made to be worn lightly and lived in meaningfully.