We founded ARIU,
With the conviction that our heritage must not fade,
but be carried forward with pride.
FOUNDERS LEGACY
LEAD DESIGNER & CREATIVE FOUNDER
My relationship with jewelry began as a necessity, but soon evolved into a creative pursuit. I discovered that noble minerals can speak—if one listens with patience: they hold memory, weight, resilience… and beauty.
Over the years, I learned that every work of art is a dialogue between past and present—between the traditional knowledge that sustains us and the curiosity to go beyond. I did not study in an academy; instead, I learned through making, through trial and error, and through deep respect for the resources our land provides.
My inspiration is born from authenticity: from the desire for Ecuadorian art to be recognized for its quality and identity. For me, creating is a way of embracing life—of giving one’s best and allowing matter to transform into history.
Co-Founder & Creative Director
Since childhood, design has been my way of understanding the world. I have always been drawn to colors, proportions, and those subtle details that often go unnoticed yet make all the difference.
In jewelry, I found a space where I can unite what I think with what I feel—working with noble materials that carry weight and history, matter that comes from the earth and returns to it in another form.
I like each piece to have a purpose, to connect with the person who wears it and to speak without words. I believe in the honesty of well-crafted work, in remaining authentic, and in being responsible with every decision. In the end, what I enjoy most is seeing how something born in my hands comes to life in someone else. That is what reminds me why I do this: because creating is also a way of sharing.