Meet the artist

MORDEKAI

MORDEKAI is the Los Angeles-made jewelry brand of Jerusalem-born designer Ken Hananya Borochov, worn by Beyoncé, Madonna and Lady Gaga.

Based: Miami Beach, Florida
Since: 2009
Craft: Handmade statement and fine jewelry

MORDEKAI is an American jewelry brand founded in 2009 by Israeli designer Ken Hananya Borochov and named for his father, now based in Miami Beach. Rooted in Jewish identity, symbolism and a love of unapologetic glamour, MORDEKAI creates statement jewelry designed to be seen.

Ken was born in Jerusalem, raised in Los Angeles and trained in New York and Paris, where he worked for Céline, Lanvin, Chloé and Christian Dior before launching his own line.

Handmade in Los Angeles, the collections blend bold symbolism, sculptural design and a maximalist point of view across 24k gold-dipped fashion jewelry and fine jewelry. From modern interpretations of Jewish symbols to colorful gemstones, crowns and larger-than-life statement pieces, each design celebrates identity, individuality and self-expression.

MORDEKAI has been worn by icons including Beyoncé, Madonna, Lady Gaga, Cher, Bad Bunny and Jennifer Lopez, and featured in Vogue, The New York Times, W and Harper's Bazaar.

At ModernTribe you'll find his Heart Star of David Collection, created exclusively for us: stud earrings, pendant necklaces, bracelets and station necklaces where six heart-shaped gemstones form a Star of David, with a classic star hidden on the back.

Jewish roots. American glamour. Jewelry made to be seen.