AGLAGLA
Jewellery as Art Object: Conscious Select × AGLAGLA
AGLAGLA began in a Geneva atelier, with an artist and a plate of glass beads. Lyla Marsol, painter and jewellery maker, had spent years sourcing vintage glass beads from a handful of very specific places in Paris — old shops existing for five generations, a flea market vendor who kept the finest beads out of sight. The pieces she made from them were one-of-a-kind, collectible in the truest sense. When she met Anouck Mutsaerts, stylist and creative director, the brand found its shape.
The two complement each other entirely. Lyla's approach to design is instinctive and painterly — building combinations the way a painter builds a palette, testing until something resolves. Anouck brought structure and vision to what had been a quiet, singular practice. Together they have built a brand that is immediately recognisable: vibrant, considered, handcrafted objects that carry their references without explaining them.
The Making
Every AGLAGLA piece is handcrafted in the Geneva atelier using vintage and contemporary glass beads, some sourced from the same Parisian suppliers that have served the couture industry for generations. Pieces are produced in strictly limited quantities — one-of-a-kind works alongside small permanent collections. The beads carry natural imperfections. No two pieces are identical.
Why AGLAGLA is a Consciously Selected Accessories Brand: CS Signal
CS Verified | Handcrafted in the founders' own Geneva atelier by Lyla Marsol and Anouck Mutsaerts. Vintage glass beads sourced from Parisian suppliers with multi-generational couture heritage. Limited production with no mass manufacture. A brand that treats jewellery as art object rather than commodity.
Frequently Asked Questions about AGLAGLA
Where is AGLAGLA made? Every piece is handcrafted in AGLAGLA's own atelier in Geneva, Switzerland by founders Lyla Marsol and Anouck Mutsaerts. No mass production. Many designs are one-of-a-kind.
Where do the beads come from? The vintage glass beads are sourced from a small number of specialist suppliers in Paris, some of which have served the couture industry for five generations or more. Contemporary beads are also used alongside vintage, curated by Lyla Marsol based on colour, texture, and quality.