maya brenner

Founded in 1998 by former social worker Maya Brenner, the eponymous jewelry line began as a self-taught hobby in New York City. After relocating to Los Angeles in 2001, Brenner introduced her now-iconic state necklaces, which were quickly picked up by retailers like Neiman Marcus and Anthropologie. The brand is most famous for its Asymmetrical Letter Necklace, created in 2007, a delicate 14k gold chain featuring sideways initials that became a signature piece for personalized, everyday fine jewelry. This design gained significant media attention after being worn by figures like Meghan Markle.

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