My Story
I create simple jewelry imbued with meaning and intention, that you’ll want to wear every day and keep forever.
Hi, I’m Kathyann and I started designing because I couldn't find jewelry that I connected with, that I could wear to express where I was in life: what I was elated about, struggling with, wanting to do next.
I had a designer create a simple bypass ring with 3 engraved words: Cogitare Facere Essentia (Think Do Be).
I found myself wanting to be the creator/inventor so I decided to take a class in CAD jewelry design. I quickly fell in love with the creative process and outlet and decided to continue designing pieces that reflected my own journey: to find my purpose; express myself; be bold and creative.
The Name & Logo
It’s all in the details
-Tafari is part of Rastafari so my Jamaican roots are represented. It also means ‘she who inspires awe’ from the Ethiopian language, Amharic. And … one of my Uncles was a practicing Rastafarian!
- Thompson is my Mother’s maiden name.
- Tafari Thompson is an alliteration like Steven Strange, Matt Murdoch, and Silver Surfer — which totally satisfies my love of all things Comic books.
The Triskele has long been a favorite symbol because it represents forward movement and iconic triads: life-death-rebirth, past-present-future, Maiden-Mother-Crone, etc.
