Sophie Buhai is a fifth-generation Los Angeles native. Upon graduating from Parsons School of Design in New York in 2003, she co-founded the fashion label Vena Cava. After relocating to her hometown, she turned her attention to jewelry design in 2015. In addition to her namesake label, she designed jewelry collections for the French fashion house Lemaire from 2016-2018.

Founded in 2015, the Sophie Buhai brand offers heirloom-quality modernist jewelry and accessories, designed for everyday wear, that transcend generations and trends. The collections express a distinct visual language, melding elements of minimalism and surrealism with a thoughtful sense of proportion and scale. Sophie Buhai jewelry is made with recycled and responsibly sourced sterling silver and gold. Each Sophie Buhai collection is designed with the intention of creating timeless pieces that can be passed down through generations, with minimal waste and minimal carbon footprint.

The brand debuted with an emphasis on contemporary interpretations of the modernist sterling silver jewelry tradition, and has since become known for its use of signature materials including pearls, onyx, and lapis. It now encompasses both the experimental seasonal collections, which explore more sculptural silhouettes and semi-precious accent materials, as well as a core permanent collection of the most classic and versatile styles. In early 2021, the assortment expanded to include a collection of fine jewelry and functional objects that double as sculptures in miniature, fabricated in 18 karat gold. Sophie Buhai pieces are designed in the hills of Hollywood and artisan-made in downtown Los Angeles.