Spotlight: Moana Luu
Moana Luu is the latest name celebrities are turning to for their fabulous jewelry. Big names in Hollywood such as Maye Musk, Gweneth Paltrow and Mary J. Blige are just a few fans of the brand, ManLuu. The designer pays homage to Creole heritage through gender neutral earrings, bracelets, and rings all in 18k gold and sterling silver. Geometric shapes and woven patterns are the signature styles found in Luu’s jewelry line honoring the traditions of African, Indian, French, and Caribbean traditions found in the Creole heritage.
Moana Luu wasn’t always a master craftsman of fine jewelry. Her career up until this last year was dedicated to philanthropy, designing hotels and serving as the chief content and creative director for Essence magazine. The inspiration behind her newest venture in fine jewelry comes from her time spent in her grandparents jewelry store and even further back to the 17th and 18th centuries honoring when African-Americans could not own property and would invest in family heirlooms to pass down from generation to generation. We are so excited that ManLuu is now sold at Nordstrom and now we can indulge in her gorgeous pieces. Here are a few of our favorites and we think they’ll soon be your favorites too.
Classic Beaded Necklace
This simple but glamorous sterling silver beaded necklace is a must-have for any jewelry lover. The front clasp is a monogrammed logo detail closure and the sterling beads will add the perfect amount of glimmer to any look. We love that this necklace comes in a short and a longer length option which is perfect for wearing individually or layered.
Cane Hoop Earrings
This pair of Cane Hoop Earrings is one of the stand out pieces of Moana’s collection at Nordstrom. They are the perfect geometrical statement earrings for the understated woman. The shape of these earrings is super modern and contemporary but their lightweight frame and shape adds just the right amount of spice guaranteed to turn a few heads any time you wear them.
The Open Ring
ManLuu has a few rings in their current collection at Nordstrom online but our favorite has to be the Open Ring. The modern open silhouette is punctuated by a glimmering silver (or gold) bead and a monogrammed octagonal embossed logo. We recommend wearing alone or pairing with our other favorites we mentioned above. We love this collection from Moana Luu and the sentimental story behind each lovely crafted piece and we know you will too.