Our Team
vesperine rei
founder & head artisan
Rooted in Italian heritage, Vesperine is a Theatre Arts MA graduate and the founder of Apoptosiys, born in early 2024. A wandering, multidisciplinary alchemist, moving between stages, studios and side streets and weaving together jewellery, visuals & stories. Alongside their freelance work, they are quietly nurturing the first manuscript of a debut queer fantasy series.
melissa agliotti
Co-Founder, Marketing & Finance
Melissa is the engine behind the brand, seamlessly bridging high-level business strategy with creative vision. Bringing years of professional experience in marketing and accounting, she keeps daily operations grounded while actively shaping new jewelry concepts. Rooted in her Italian heritage and driven by a deep love for gothic aesthetics, Melissa brings a sharp, distinct eye for inclusive and sustainable design to every piece.
Resident Muses
Keziah La Page
they / them
Resident Muse
Sal
he / him
Resident Muse
New Faces
Call for Models
Calling all models who want to build their portfolios! We are looking for fresh faces to showcase our jewellery, with a priority focus on trans and non-binary talent. While these are unpaid collaborative shoots for now, you will get gorgeous high quality images for your book and plenty of sparkle to wear.