Jessica Santander is a handmade lifestyle jewelry business by mother, daughter duo based in Tampa, FL. From delicate accents that stand out to hand-stamped charms, our mission is to inspire the modern-day women to be the change they aspire to see in today's world. Various designs from our collections are also a part of give-back campaigns to non-profits supporting Breast Cancer Awareness, educational opportunities, and access to healthcare.
Founder Story I know that feeling, I've been in your shoes, not just once, not just twice, but several times. My name is Jessica, Founder and Designer of my namesake brand, Jessica Santander. I understand what it's like to hit rock bottom and fear that there's no more opportunities to start again, and this is why I started my jewelry brand. I wanted to re-discover what made me feel that childhood spirit of boundary-less ambitions and allow myself to truly LOVE all of what makes me, me. The fascination with colors of life and my cultural heritage are what fuels my inspiration to my jewelry designs, along with the incredible character and life lessons from my mother (one of which mirrors her bravery for leaving her home country, Brazil, at 18 years of age to have the means of providing educational opportunities for her family).
One can say that my journey as a jewelry designer started ever since I was a little girl. From ensuring I had the complete Jasmine costume for Halloween (especially the accessories) to putting together my own #outfitoftheday with my mother's closet and surprising my mom when she got home, my heart has always been enlightened by the power jewelry has to express our story and chapter in the making. Yet, it wasn't until going through a series of rejections (more like almost 2 years of closed doors) of trying to find a full time job upon graduation and then feeling incomplete after landing a role in Digital Marketing that I decided to make the change I wanted to see in my life and give this forever flaming passion a chance to live. Honoring the raw, personalized magic of jewelry and blending together South American cultural aesthetics with whimsical colors create our unique jewelry designs that will have you feeling young at soul and wholeheartedly inspired to create the journey of your dreams. With Project Moment Designs ® pieces, you'll be guided in taking that new footstep forward to writing a novel story that you've dreamed of with limitless ambitions!
