Jewelry Crafted From Your Eye’s Unique Signature
A world-first in bespoke design, each RETINA® creation is made from your one-of-a-kind retina pattern, transforming your most personal feature into a timeless work of art.
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ABOUT US
Why we create personal and unique Jewelry from your Retina?
RETINA®-Jewelry was founded in Basel to create one-of-a-kind pieces that carry your personal identity. Led by Dr. Stefan Wacha, neuroscientist turned master goldsmith, we transform the unique pattern of your retina into a bespoke jewel, handcrafted in our atelier and impossible to replicate.
Dr. Stefan Wacha
Founder & Managing Director
Mission
Our mission is to create exceptional, personalized jewelry with meaning that makes those who wear it feel unique, connected, and truly special.
Our vision
In a world often characterized by anonymity and mass-produced goods, our jewelry gives its wearers a sense of individual connection—a distinctive, personal experience that no other piece of jewelry can convey.
What we create
From wedding rings to pendants acting as mementos, each handcrafted RETINA®-Jewel is as the person who wears it.
Rings
Wedding and engagement rings crafted from your unique retina pattern.
Eheringe
Wedding rings and partner rings, each one is completely unique
Engagement rings
Bracelets featuring your one-of-a-kind pattern in precious metals.
Watches
Timepieces with your retina design integrated.
Pendants
Pendants that keep your personal signature close to your heart.
Earrings
Elegant earrings reflecting your individuality and style.
Bracelets
Bracelets with your unique pattern as a legacy
Men’s Jewelry
Refined designs carrying your personal signature.
How RETINA® jewelry is made
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Consultation
Book a personal consultation, online or in our Basel atelier. We take the time to understand your wishes, your style and your story. Visiting our atelier is a beautiful experience – but not a requirement. Your Retina can be scanned by a local partner, and your design journey can also take place entirely via video call.
Design
Your personal RETINA® signature, styled to your exact preference, is transformed into a lifelike 3D rendering, offering a captivating first glimpse of the jewel that will soon become exclusively yours forever.
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Crafting
Your approved design is brought to life by our goldsmiths with precision, patience, and devotion. Within a few weeks, your one-of-a-kind creation is in your hands, ready to wear or to gift from the heart.
The Retina® difference
Luxury is more than brilliance. It is meaning, exclusivity, and craftsmanship. Discover what sets RETINA®-Jewelry apart and why our creations resonate far beyond appearance.
Emotion that connects
RETINA®️-Rings don’t just please the eye. They touch our heart. Reminders of what truly matters: being seen, cherished, understood. Worn for yourself or as a promise to another, each piece creates a living symbol of connection.
Timeless elegance
In a world of fleeting trends, RETINA®️-Rings embody quiet, timeless elegance. Handcrafted with clarity of form and profound meaning, each piece becomes more than jewelry - a lifelong companion you grow with, not out of.
The power of individuality
RETINA®️-Jewelry reflects our devotion to aesthetics and personal meaning. Refined design meets emotional depth - visually striking and profoundly yours, our handmade legacies serve as an elegant homage to your unique story.
Welcome to RETINA®-Design Where your uniqueness becomes jewelry
Conceived in Basel, a city where art, science, and beauty converge, Retina® was born from a simple question: how can a wedding ring be not only beautiful, but truly personal and meaningful?
In 2016, founders Stefan and Marlen Wacha realized that mass-produced jewelry, however luxurious, could never hold a personal story. The answer lay within us: the retina, a natural masterpiece hidden in every eye, unique even in identical twins.
As a former neuroscientist turned goldsmith, Stefan fused science with craftsmanship to transform this unrepeatable pattern into jewelry. Each Retina® ring is sculpted from your own retina image, never from templates, making your identity visible in precious metal.
Handcrafted in Basel, every ring is shaped by your story and designed to be worn for a lifetime.
Voices of trust
Explore real stories from people who embraced RETINA® jewelry. Each one reveals how a RETINA® creation has enriched their lives with personal significance.
Fabian Hambüchen,
World Champion & Olympic Champion
Germany
“We tried working with another goldsmith for weeks but it just didn’t work. Then we found Retina, and Stefan made it all happen so smoothly. What really struck us was Stefan’s confidence. Even though we were in a rush, he never panicked.”
Franco Martelletti
Switzerland
"We are absolutely thrilled. Mr. Wacha took a great deal of time and explained every step in detail. We felt completely comfortable – and truly seen and heard throughout the process. The final rings are simply stunning and exceeded all our expectations."
June Jones
UK
"We saw the shop window and were astonished. It was so beautiful. Stefan was extremely friendly. He didn’t pressure us at all and made everything clear. Had we known about Retina when we got married, we’d have chosen it. It’s really very special."
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Frequently asked questions
What are the prices for RETINA®-Jewelry?
Our personalized pieces of jewelry start from CHF 1.500, depending on the alloy and size. Many customers also invest CHF 4-10.000 for their unique piece, depending on their individual wishes.
A ring in gold or platinum starts at around CHF 2.700 (variable due to the fluctuating price of gold). The exact price depends on various factors, which we will be happy to explain to you in detail during your consultation. These include, above all, weight (ring size, width, thickness), chosen alloy and additional options such as gemstone setting, special ring edge shapes or express service, if required.
If you tell us your budget, we can advise you best on this basis.
How does the video consultation work ?
Simply select a free appointment and you will immediately receive a Zoom link that you can use to log in at the agreed time.
Of course we look forward to seeing you, but you don’t have to activate your camera. However, our camera is activated so that you can see us and our screen.
When it comes to the initial consultation, we will discuss all the details and try to give you an idea of price. However, for an accurate quote – when it comes to rings – we need to know your ring sizes. If you do not know these, we will send you a free ring try-on kit. If you do not yet have a RetinaScan, we will help you coordinate with someone from our global partner network – a scan only takes a few minutes.
Once you have sent us these images, we can discuss the design in a subsequent Zoom meeting, in which we will now make the selection of which retinas and which cut-outs should be used for your piece of jewelry.
After you have received our offer and, if desired, a 3D visualization via video, we can clarify any remaining questions via video or, if they are simple questions, via e-mail.
We try to make all these meetings efficient so that we don’t take up too much of your time, but you get all the information you need to make such an important decision.
Can the ring size be adjusted after the purchase ?
Yes – this is possible with our special technique. The pattern, which has no beginning and no end, is never changed by adding/removing material and is therefore not affected by this change.
Only the resizing of rings with a stone setting is somewhat more complex, as the stone seat usually moves when the size is changed and may have to be corrected. However, this is of course always checked before our final quality control and corrected if necessary.
How many people can be eternalized on one item ?
We don’t set a limit. For partner rings, it’s usually one or two — but we’ve also integrated the retina patterns of two children, or even immortalized the beloved gaze of a cherished dog.
Of course, in the case of a gift (rather than a partner ring), the giver can be included as well — for example, a parent offering their own pattern alongside the child’s.
On bracelets, we’ve incorporated as many as eight retinas: both eye patterns from each of four family members — a shared story captured in one piece.
What are the payment terms ?
If you would like a 3D visualization, we will charge CHF 400 / piece of jewelry – this is a fee for the time required to create the 3D animation and will be charged 100% when the piece of jewelry is ordered, so it costs nothing extra.
When the order is placed, 50% is payable by bank transfer, and the remainder on collection.
For customers from abroad we ask for payment in advance.
If you prefer individual conditions such as payment in installments, please contact us.
Is a retina scan safe?
Yes, in every respect—the scan is completely harmless to the eye and also your data is completely secure. Your data is encrypted, used exclusively for your jewelry, and then archived or deleted as you wish for any further orders.