Founder Yonna Derofe started the label in 2014, bringing a background in fashion design along with a personal interest in travel and spirituality into the way each piece is designed. That shows in the details - symbolic motifs, natural forms, and shapes that reference ancient art rather than current trend cycles. Each piece is made using traditional artisan techniques, combining sterling silver and gold vermeil with ethically sourced gemstones.
The range covers necklaces, earrings, rings, and bracelets, from delicate everyday pieces through to statement rings and cuffs with more presence. Sustainability and ethical sourcing run through the whole label, not just the marketing around it, so the materials and production process are considered at every stage.
Want boho jewellery with some meaning behind the design, not just the look? Temple of the Sun's symbolic motifs are drawn from real cultural and spiritual references rather than decoration for its own sake, which is why pieces from this label tend to get worn daily rather than saved for occasions. A gold vermeil pendant or a sterling silver ring from this range works as an everyday piece, layered with other jewellery or worn on its own.
Is this collection right for you? If you're after gold vermeil or sterling silver jewellery from genuine Byron Bay designers, with sustainability built into the process rather than added afterward, Temple of the Sun is exactly that.
The Freedom State is a proud Gold Coast stockist of Temple of the Sun, with the full range available in-store in Burleigh Heads and online.
Explore the Temple of the Sun collection and find the piece that means something.
Q: Who founded Temple of the Sun?
A: Yonna Derofe founded Temple of the Sun in 2014.
Q: What materials does Temple of the Sun use?
A: Sterling silver, gold vermeil, fine gold, and ethically sourced gemstones.
Q: Is Temple of the Sun a sustainable jewellery brand?
A: Yes, sustainability and ethical sourcing are built into the brand's production process.
Q: Where can I buy Temple of the Sun on the Gold Coast?
A: The Freedom State, based in Burleigh Heads, is a Gold Coast stockist of Temple of the Sun, available in-store and online.
