Millianna
Millianna is an American statement jewellery brand produced in Spokane, Washington. Founded by Arianna Brooke and Sharmilla Persaud, it makes cut-crystal earrings, cuffs and bib necklaces.
| Founders | Arianna Brooke and Sharmilla Persaud |
|---|---|
| Production | Spokane, Washington |
| Signature | Statement crystal jewellery |
| Website | millianna.com |
What is Millianna?
Millianna is a jewellery label from the United States known for bold statement pieces. It was founded by Arianna Brooke and Sharmilla Persaud, two friends who met while working at BCBG Max Azria in New York City.
History
Persaud leads design while Brooke oversees production in Spokane, Washington. Pieces are made by a team of local artisans who are trained through a programme with World Relief, a refugee advocacy organisation, and who are paid per piece. The brand has also experimented beyond jewellery, for example with feather pieces for shoes, and has signalled plans to extend into other accessories.
Products and positioning
The collection centres on eye-catching evening and occasion jewellery:
- Cut-crystal earrings
- Cuffs and bracelets
- Bib necklaces
- A patented magnetic clasp in python-skin finish
Distribution
Millianna sells through its own online shop and through selected stockists, including local retailers in Spokane and international online marketplaces for independent designers.
Why it matters
Millianna shows how a small jewellery business can combine local, socially minded production with a distinctive design signature and reach customers well beyond its home city.
Frequently asked questions
Who founded Millianna?
Millianna was founded by Arianna Brooke and Sharmilla Persaud, who met while working at BCBG Max Azria in New York.
Where is Millianna jewellery made?
It is produced in Spokane, Washington, by local artisans trained through a programme with World Relief.