Delphine Pontvieux, founder of NYET Jewelry, was born in Versailles and raised in Beaune, the heart of France’s Burgundy wine country. A true global citizen, she has lived, studied, and worked across France, Australia, Spain, the Netherlands, and the United States before settling in Chicago in 1998.

Her creative journey spans multiple disciplines — from a decade in the U.S. punk rock music industry to acting roles in film and television (LOL, Sinister 2, Empire, Chicago Fire, and Chicago PD), to authoring the award-winning thriller ETA – Estimated Time of Arrest. A multidisciplinary artist, her paintings have been showcased in renowned Chicago galleries such as the Bridgeport Arts Center, Zhou B Arts Center, and the Elmhurst Art Museum.

An adventurer at heart, Pontvieux is drawn to extreme sports and is a certified scuba diving instructor, as well as a cave, wreck and technical diver. In the winter, she enjoys monoskiing and ice climbing. Her motto, “it’s never too late,” reflects both her fearless spirit and her approach to life and art.

Her foray into jewelry design began as a tactile counterbalance to writing and screen work. Originally working with leather, she has since expanded her artistry to include rubber — a material that allows her to create bold, modern, and enduring pieces. In 2024, her innovative vision earned her the Creative Innovation Award from the Fashion Group International during the inaugural Chicago Fashion Week, placing her alongside iconic designers such as Mark Badgley and James Mischka.

Pontvieux continues to dream, create, and push boundaries — designing jewelry that is as daring and dynamic as the woman behind it.