Our Story

It all started in Lausanne, Switzerland, with a promise that was never kept. A friend swore he’d make Alex a ring for his 30th birthday. The birthday came and went, but the ring never showed up. Fed up with waiting, Alex figured: "Fine, I’ll just make my own ring."
He went out and bought a full set of silversmithing tools...and then immediately procrastinated for two years.
Enter Stefan: childhood friend, fellow creative, and completely intrigued by the idea of shaping silver. In 2022, in Alex’s tiny Lausanne studio, fuelled by way too much coffee, we sat down for what turned into a 12-hour (deka-dyo) marathon.  And finally, at 2 in the morning, we got our first ring. The ENA
Two young men wearing sunglasses pose outside a building; one sits on a ledge with crossed legs, wearing a black t-shirt and light jeans, while the other stands with arms crossed, wearing a beige hoodie and dark jeans.
Two young men wearing sunglasses pose outside a building; one sits on a ledge with crossed legs, wearing a black t-shirt and light jeans, while the other stands with arms crossed, wearing a beige hoodie and dark jeans. 
In 2023, we packed our tools and dreams journeying towards Baleal, Portugal. To be able to enjoy the sun, surf some waves and enjoy a simpler life. All the pieces are still handcrafted by the two of us. After 2 years, in 2024, Alex went back to his home in Switzerland. We now craft the rings between Portugal and Switzerland.
What started as a quest to fulfill a birthday wish evolved into a partnership dedicated to creating timeless pieces that speak of craftsmanship and enduring friendship.
At Dekadyo every piece is a symbol of friendship, laughter, something to last.