Jewelry, Woman-Owned
Claudia Fajardo Jewelry
Handwoven jewelry made of sterling silver and Japanese beads
Born in Colombia, Claudia Fajardo has been a jewelry designer for 18 years. Since childhood, she dreamed of becoming a jeweler, a passion that guided her through her Industrial Design studies. Her academic journey was deeply influenced by her love for jewelry, culminating in the design of a unique jewelry collection as her graduate thesis.
After completing her studies, Claudia immersed herself in mastering casting, stone setting, and jewelry design techniques. Her journey began with crafting her first pieces in 925 silver, and over the years, nature’s shapes, color compositions have fueled her creativity. This inspiration led her to explore vibrant materials, integrating them into her jewelry in innovative ways.
In 2013, she expanded her expertise by studying alternative jewelry materials at the Corcoran Institute of Design in Washington, D.C. Her participation in design fairs across Washington, Baltimore, New York and Paris further enriched her artistic vision and strengthened her brand’s presence.
At the heart of Claudia’s work is her workshop in Bogotá, where she leads a dedicated team of 10 artisans — many of whom are mothers and heads of households — who have been part of her journey for over 12 years.
A defining element of Claudia’s brand is her ability to merge traditional weaving techniques with metalwork, creating a distinctive and recognizable identity.
After completing her studies, Claudia immersed herself in mastering casting, stone setting, and jewelry design techniques. Her journey began with crafting her first pieces in 925 silver, and over the years, nature’s shapes, color compositions have fueled her creativity. This inspiration led her to explore vibrant materials, integrating them into her jewelry in innovative ways.
In 2013, she expanded her expertise by studying alternative jewelry materials at the Corcoran Institute of Design in Washington, D.C. Her participation in design fairs across Washington, Baltimore, New York and Paris further enriched her artistic vision and strengthened her brand’s presence.
At the heart of Claudia’s work is her workshop in Bogotá, where she leads a dedicated team of 10 artisans — many of whom are mothers and heads of households — who have been part of her journey for over 12 years.
A defining element of Claudia’s brand is her ability to merge traditional weaving techniques with metalwork, creating a distinctive and recognizable identity.
