Anyes was born from the shared vision of two devoted artisans, Anya Esmond and Étienne Sorel. Growing up worlds apart—Anya in the bustling heart of London and Étienne in the quaint countryside of southern France—both founders were shaped by a mutual fascination for objects of lasting beauty. Anya spent her teenage years assisting her grandmother in a small British silversmith’s shop, learning to appreciate the delicate interplay of metal and stone. Meanwhile, Étienne accompanied his father, a skilled gemologist, on trips to Europe’s storied mines, where he developed a deep respect for ethically sourced gemstones and the centuries-old techniques of fine jewelry making.

Their paths converged serendipitously at an international design symposium in Paris, where a chance conversation about family heirlooms sparked a lifelong partnership. Fueled by a desire to create meaningful pieces that capture life’s most cherished moments, the duo combined their names—Anya and Es (from Etienne Sorel)—to form Anyes. In the earliest days, they worked from a modest atelier, hand-sketching designs late into the night and meticulously forging prototypes in the soft glow of antique lamps.