Meet Rupi
RupiGems began with loose pearls and forgotten treasures I found in my mom’s jewelry store.
Growing up, I spent countless hours there, drawn to the materials—their textures, their weight, and the way they felt in my hands.
In 2021, the spark to bring this project to life appeared quietly. At that time, I spent many days with my grandmother, who was living with Alzheimer’s. Even with a few words, she would gently encourage me to create. Her presence stayed with me and became part of what inspired RupiGems.
RupiGems is also a way for me to honour my roots. Pearl beading was once a family venture that helped my family build stability when they first arrived in Montreal. Through this work, I wanted to let that story transform and take on a new course—into a vision of everyday luxury. A kind of luxury that’s accessible, lived in, and meant to be worn. Because we all deserve to feel beauty and abundance every day.
Today, I hand-thread each piece myself, often with the help of my mother, Sylvie, using freshwater pearls, fine gems, and natural materials chosen with intention. I create pieces that feel soft, elegant, grounding, and wearable. My work is delicate yet strong and meaningful.
I often work with custom lengths and personal commissions, allowing people to collaborate with me to create something that truly feels like them.
Pearls are for everyone, in all shapes, sizes, and styles, and every day is a moment worth celebrating.
My approach
As a multidisciplinary artist, my work extends beyond jewelry. I express myself through voice, sound, photography, and community spaces. All of my creations—whether a song, a necklace, or a gathering—are rooted in connection, intention, and beauty. I believe we are all artists of our own lives. What we wear, how we speak, and the worlds we create around us—it’s all art.
