"New beginnings are often disguised as painful endings." — Lao Tzu

Rise is about finding balance and rising up against adversity. It symbolizes swaying in high winds while remaining grounded, a reminder that true strength comes from flexibility. This watch is meant to inspire resilience and grace in the face of life’s challenges.

This radiant nature-inspired timepiece features a tree and leaves handcrafted from abalone shell, delicately inlaid into shimmering Mother of Pearl. Each abalone piece is surrounded by a soft, milky backdrop, creating a striking contrast. The dial shimmers with an iridescent sparkle, revealing hints of purple, pink, and green as it catches the light.

BACKSTORY

Every Celeste watch has a story. When I first developed my Rise watch I was going through a hard time in my life. I labeled it my adversity watch but the meaning was about finding strength and rising up against whatever was holding you down. It was a symbol of bending without breaking.  

Although I would naturally be drawn to creating a tree in wood, I used shell specifically because it sparkled in the light and I wanted to sparkle too. The watch became my connection to that part of me that is able to keep my feet on the ground while simultaneously swaying in high winds.