Today we’d like to introduce you to Larisa Criado Barrios
Hi Larisa, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
At Madú, we believe that jewelry is not just a piece of art, but an expression of oneself. Our founder, Larisa, who is also the designer and maker behind all our pieces, has dedicated her life to creating functional yet modern jewelry aimed at working women who are always on the move. Larisa studied jewelry design and fabrication at the Savannah College of Art and Design in the USA, bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our brand. Inspired by the Parure jewelry sets of the early 19th century, our pieces incorporate a modern twist with interchangeable mechanisms that allow for new and revolutionary designs.
Our silver jewelry is crafted using locally sourced materials, including Swarovski-certified gems and ECO-silver, ensuring sustainability and environmental protection. Our studio and production are based in Spain, guaranteeing high-quality craftsmanship and supporting the values of the slow fashion movement.
We believe that everyone deserves to express their unique style at their own pace. With our exclusive design mechanisms, our customers can easily customize their jewelry, making it truly their own. Whether you are looking for a statement piece or a subtle accessory, Madú has something for every style, making it easier to stay fashionable while remaining comfortable and always on the go.
Join us at Madú and enjoy jewelry as unique as you are.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
It has definitely not been a smooth road, it has been a fun one but a lonely one at times. I have had to make a lot of decisions about the brand and the business on my own, and that sometimes was very hard to handle. Also since it is just me that designs and makes all the pieces most of the time I wish I could extend the days to have more time!
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I specialize in recycled sterling silver jewelry with cubic zirconia and synthetic stones. I prefer to work with silver since it gives me the chance to sell pieces to my customers at a better price than precious metals like gold. I also prefer to work with cubic zirconia and synthetic stones since I work a little different with the pieces and solder them after they have been set, so the pieces are sturdier and last longer. I am very proud of the work that I do since all of it I do it myself at my small studio in Madrid and we always do pieces that are one of a kind, limited edition or small batches.
Alright, so to wrap up, is there anything else you’d like to share with us?
We ship worldwide, we have a lot of special prices around the year so make sure to subscribe to our newsletter and check out our Instagram and TikTok since we always upload a lot of videos of behind the scenes in our studio.
Pricing:
- Our prices range from 30 euros to 150 euros
- our average prices are around 50 euros
Contact Info:
- Website: https://madujoyeria.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madujoyeria/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/madujoyeria
- Other: https://www.tiktok.com/@madujoyeria
