Three generations,
one bench.
- I
First generation
Cut stones. Rough in, faceted goods out — no shopfront, no name on the door.
- II
Second generation
Built the shop. Casting, setting and finishing brought under one roof in Los Angeles.
- III
Third generation
Draws and sets the work. Every one of the 369 pieces in the archive was made here, once.
AT THE BENCH TODAY
Minhè is a family of manufacturers and designers, not a showroom that orders from a supplier. The bench sits in the same room as the drawings, and the people below are the ones who answer the phone, draw the ring and set the stone.
The family
James Ly
FOUNDER · THIRD GENERATION
“I’m James, a third-generation jewelry manufacturer and designer with a passion for craftsmanship and creating meaningful pieces. Coming from a family oriented background, I value strong relationships and just making people happy & jewelry so happens to be what I fell into doing so!”
Fun factI love my dog Appa & Mala.
Daniel Zhang
HEAD OF OPERATIONS
“Hi everyone! I’m Daniel. I have a background in engineering and previously worked on new product introduction at ASML.”
Fun factI enjoy snowboarding, gaming, and spending time outdoors. I also love trying new foods and I am always looking for great places to eat.
Christopher Guan
HEAD OF DESIGN
“Hi I’m Chris! I have a background in both customer service and design. I love talking about designs, and always look forward to turning concepts into reality.”
Fun factI’m just a middle school friend from James’ video apparently.
Victoria Ly
DESIGN COORDINATOR
“Hi I’m Victoria! I have background in beauty product management and pivoted to jewelry for all the creative opportunities it offers. Whether I’m drawing on my iPad or playing around with CAD, I live to bring an idea or concept to life.”
Fun factJust like Empress Cixi of China, my favorite gemstone is tourmaline — I love it for its variety in shades and tones.
Carlos Hernandez
DESIGN COORDINATOR
“Hi, I’m Carlos! I have an extensive background in 3D Design, customer service and project management. I enjoy combining practicality and creativity to bring ideas to life! Ready to craft your dream ring?”
Fun factMy favorite movie is Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith.
Megan Ly
DESIGN COORDINATOR
“Hi I’m Megan! I have a finance background in the fashion and tech industry, but pivoted to custom jewelry design to bring more creativity into my daily and professional life! As a certified people pleaser, I would love to work with you to design your dream ring or piece of jewelry that will last a lifetime!”
Fun factPhotography on my Fujifilm XT-30II, walking my shiba, and trying new matchas.
- PORTRAIT TO COME
Isaac Hong
DESIGN COORDINATOR
“Hi I’m Isaac! I have a background in illustration and animation. I’m currently working on Jewelry Design and am always excited to see the new ideas people bring in!”
Fun factI used to be an art teacher before this.
Eric Brenes
PRODUCTION MANAGER
“Hi everyone! I’m Eric, and I have a background in business management.”
Fun factOutside of work, I enjoy going to music festivals, cheering on the Dodgers, and trying different kinds of food.
Rudy Tellez
BRAND DIRECTOR
“What’s up, I’m Rudy! With a background in marketing and creative direction, I naturally found my way into photography, graphic design, and brand development. I love helping businesses tell their story through strong visuals and creative branding that connects with their audience.”
Fun factWhen I’m not behind the camera, you’ll usually find me trying new food spots with my girlfriend, hiking with my dog, or spending time with friends.
Terrence Chua
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
[PLACEHOLDER — bio needs confirming]
Ida
CONCIERGE
[PLACEHOLDER — bio needs confirming]
Melissa
CONCIERGE
[PLACEHOLDER — bio needs confirming]
Appa
OFFICE PET
“Woof woof woof.”
Fun factI love chasing lizards & looking out my window.
The showroom
Visiting
The studio is a working bench, not a shopfront. Visits are by appointment only — we confirm the address when we confirm the time.
Book a visit- City
- Los Angeles, California
- Address
- [PLACEHOLDER — needs confirming]
- Hours
- [PLACEHOLDER — needs confirming]
- Visits
- By appointment
- Concierge
- 818-621-6996 (text)
- [email protected]
How a commission works
- 01
Conversation
You tell us what you have in mind — a photograph, a budget, a stone you already own. We answer every enquiry ourselves.
- 02
Drawing
Hand sketches first, then CAD. Revised as many times as it takes.
- 03
Wax & approval
A physical model to try on before any metal is cut. Nothing is cast until you have held it.
- 04
Bench
Cast, set, engraved and finished here. Four to eight weeks, typically.
Concierge
Text us. A person answers — usually the same day, always from Los Angeles, and always one of the people on this page.