My name is Lucia Madueno, and I am the founder of a Latina woman-owned jewelry brand based in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn. Inspired by nature, my love for jewelry began in my childhood in Uruguay, where I would collect shells and stones from the beach near my home to play and create with. With a background in graphic design, I have always been drawn to creativity and exploring different techniques. My passion for jewelry truly took shape in New York, where I began researching materials and developing my own style. Today, I design and handcraft each piece in my home studio, working primarily with 14K gold-filled beads and semi-precious stones to create timeless designs with a minimal footprint.