Steven Mehle

Goldsmith & Innovator

Steven Mehle grew up on Canada’s west coast, immersed in the world of industrial welding and fabrication. By age 15, he was crafting molds and casting jewelry in a local store, setting the stage for a lifelong passion for precision and artistry.

After graduating from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) in 1997 and gaining three years of bench experience by age 18, Steven completed a goldsmith apprenticeship and honed his skills at the GIA laboratory in Carlsbad, California. Over decades at the bench, he mastered everything from intricate platinum restorations to repairing sentimental costume jewelry that others deemed impossible to fix.

Frustrated by recurring issues caused by poorly designed locks and a shortage of skilled artisans, Steven was driven to re-engineer locking mechanisms to create more durable, versatile and sustainable solutions. 

As a result, the groundbreaking Djinn locking mechanism was born. 

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The Problem

Todays locks are:

  • Non-secure, the locks break or the locks simply open and jewelry fall off
  • The design is unappealing (outside secondary hinge locks, that wear and break)
  • Expensive, inefficient and wasteful production processes
  • Not easily serviceable / maintainable

the solution

Comprehensive redesign of the locking mechanism with a multitude of benefits:

Innovation and security

We offer the first secure lock on the market. Once engaged, it cannot be accidentally unlocked.

Environmental impact

Our production process eliminates the need for heat in assembly, thereby lowering the carbon footprint and reducing costs and emissions.

Design for maintenance

Allows for serviceability without the application of heat, preserving the integrity and sustainability of the jewelry.

Efficiency in manufacturing

The assembly process requires less material and can be completedin under one minute, resulting in reduced man-hours per item.

Design for aesthetics

Our lock is adaptable to any metal or material and can be seamlessly integrated into jewelry designs, remaining invisible if so desired

Designed for
Every Piece, Every Style

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