Lucina Jewelry sheds light on the origins of our fair trade gemstones, precious metals and natural materials like tagua. Lucina’s artisan profiles tell the inspiring stories of the artisans, miners and communities that brought these materials to light. Our blog further illuminates the principles and practices that influence the sourcing and design of our indulgent jewelry.

Lucina Jewelry works with fair trade importers to open up new markets for ethically-sourced gems, silver and handcrafted materials. This commerce creates direct economic benefits in war-torn and impoverished communities around the world. Our designers combine these exquisite elements to create beautiful bracelets, earrings and necklaces that make a positive difference in the world.

Lucina Jewelry is an inspired luxury. So indulge your best friend, indulge your sweetie, indulge yourself – because with each precious purchase of Lucina Jewelry, you bring a beautiful mission to life.

Lucina creates indulgent jewelry and inspiring stories. Since 2005, Lucina bracelets, earrings and necklaces have been designed and handmade in Portland, Oregon, using shimmering hand-forged sterling silver, luminous gemstones and lustrous natural elements like tagua and choclo. All of these components are sourced from fair trade importers who ensure that the artisans, miners and silversmiths are paid a fair price for their talents. Fair trade protocols also safeguard the health of workers, communities and the natural environment. The result is beautiful jewelry that carries beautiful stories of resiliency and opportunity from around the world.

 

Lucina’s mission is to be a force of positive change for artisans and miners, their families and communities, and the jewelry industry as a whole. In addition to working with fair trade importers, we also partner with non-profit organizations to effect positive change in communities worldwide. Our philanthropic partners inspire us with their life-giving work with women and children in war-torn and impoverished regions of the world. Join us in supporting them.

 

Browse the Lucina Jewelry collection at our online boutique. Check out our notable press. Delve into the principles and practices of fair trade, eco-friendly, socially conscious jewelry at Lucina’s blog. Post a comment. Ask a question. Let us know what we're missing, what you love, what you want more of. We would love to hear from you.

 

The Lucina Team

 

Her first precious daughter, born in 2004, inspired Lucina founder Shauna Alexander Mohr to create a meaningful business collaborating with women and families in developing and war-torn countries. That mission came to life through Lucina Jewelry, named after the Roman goddess of light and birth.

 

Shauna had worked internationally for more than 10 years as a strategy and management consultant and fair trade coffee buyer. Her travels introduced her to skillfully handcrafted materials from fair trade workshops in Africa, Latin America and Asia. As a social entrepreneur, she saw the opportunity to partner with American designers to transform these enchanting components into an elegant, upscale collection of jewelry. Joined by designers Ronda Kelly and Scarlet Chamberlin, Shauna launched the Lucina Jewelry in fall 2005.

 

Lucina is the culmination of Shauna’s experience and passions: her expertise in fair trade commerce, her graduate degree in environmental economics from Yale University, her work nurturing small businesses in Latin America, and her love of exquisite jewelry. Shauna believes that smart, soulful businesses can transform lives and be an engine of world benefit. She’s proving it through Lucina.

 

Ronda Kelly has been designing jewelry since 1989. Prior to joining Lucina, she built a successful line under her own name that sold in upscale boutiques nationwide. Passionate about the cultural history of the materials she uses, Ronda couldn’t resist the opportunity to join Lucina Jewelry, which infused her creative efforts with a new sense of awareness and compassion. She serves as Lucina Jewelry’s Vice President and Design Director.

 

Scarlet Chamberlin began her jewelry design career at the age of 13, creating custom pieces for boutiques in Portland, Oregon. Years later, working as a doula (birth attendant), she fashioned rose quartz and amethyst into a bracelet for a laboring mother to wear. This experience reignited her passion for jewelry, and brought her to Lucina, which she hopes will lead to a healthier and more peaceful life for families around the world. Scarlet's jewelry, including pieces designed for Lucina, was shown with the Sofada line at New York Fashion Week in February 2006.

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