BEHIND THE BRAND

Aloha!

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I was born in Belgium where I studied Art Painting in Ghent and Fashion Design at the famous Antwerp Academy of Fine Arts.

As a free spirit and adventurous traveller I moved to the Caribbean where I lived 13 years in St Barth.

Hungry for new horizons, I came 8 years ago to beautiful Maui, Hawaii, where I started Fafaloha, a bohochic jewelry line of Tahitian pearls.

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My designs are inspired by my travels around the globe and my love for the ocean.

Tahitian pearls and fresh water pearls are all hand-drilled by myself, strung and knotted on the best quality of supple and durable Australian leather and water resistant nylon cord.

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I like to combine every shape and size of pearl, from baroque, round, drops in various qualities and in a full spectrum of colors.

Sometimes I marry these beautiful and lustrous ocean gems with Czech glass, African sea glass, Olive wood beads, Amazonite, vintage coins. I enjoy creating jewelry with no fear for imperfection, irregularity and asymmetry. The result is a one-of-a-kind handcrafted piece that will transport your heart and soul right to the ocean.

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Custom orders are welcome!

I hope you enjoy wearing my jewelry as much I enjoy making it.

Mahalo nui loa,

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Fabienne Mateo