10 Years of Nouvel Heritage

10 Years of Nouvel Heritage

written by Camille McKenna

This year marks ten years since I launched Nouvel Héritage from my apartment in Boston. Ten years since the first pieces left the workshop, since the first few orders lit up my inbox, and since I took the leap to build something that, at the time, lived mostly in my head—and in my heart.

Today, looking back, what I feel most is gratitude. Not just for how far we’ve come, but for who we’ve become along the way.

I started alone, working long hours and navigating uncertainty with nothing but instinct and ambition. Back then, the days were quiet. No team meetings, no daily calls, no studio buzz—just me, and an idea that fine jewelry could be something more: more personal, more fluid, more connected to life as it’s truly lived.

Ten years later, I’m no longer alone. I’m surrounded by a team of passionate, incredibly talented people who share the same dream: to preserve and promote French craftsmanship with creativity and care. Today, over a dozen people work directly for the brand, we collaborate with more than 60 retail partners, and we are deeply connected to our family business in France, which now brings together over 800 artisans and professionals.

What excites me the most today isn’t just the growth—it’s the energy. When you work with people who genuinely love what they do, who believe in beauty as a force for connection and progress, the sky is the limit. Their spirit is contagious, and it’s what fuels everything we do.

At NH, we believe that beauty isn’t static. It evolves. It’s shaped by bold ideas, precise hands, and the quiet strength of shared vision. Our creations are designed to accompany real lives—to become part of family stories, to mark milestones, to be passed down and reinterpreted.

We carry this responsibility with pride. Every piece we create reflects a commitment to excellence, to reinvention, and to meaning. We’re not here to follow trends or repeat the past—we’re here to build a future where craftsmanship and innovation walk hand in hand, where sustainability isn’t an afterthought, but a foundation, and where beauty invites emotion, not just admiration.

Looking ahead, we have big ambitions. Not just to grow, but to grow with intention. We want to keep pushing the boundaries of what fine jewelry can be—technically, artistically, and emotionally. I truly believe that innovation isn’t just about tools or techniques. It’s a mindset. A way to unlock potential—in our team, in our partners, and in ourselves.

To everyone who has been part of this journey, thank you. Whether you’ve worn NH from the very beginning, discovered us last week, or helped shape our path behind the scenes—this anniversary is yours too. We’re building something lasting together. And we’re just getting started.

Here’s to the next ten years!