Melesa Michael was born in South America, where she grew up immersed in the world of precious stones, deeply influenced by her father, who owned a prominent mining company. Working alongside him, she mastered techniques passed down through generations and gained a deep understanding of the business. Her father, a self-taught success, embodied work ethic, integrity, loyalty, and honor—values that became the cornerstone of Melesa’s own approach to the jewelry industry.

Her father’s legacy instilled in her a lifelong appreciation for these rare treasures of the earth. Melesa later moved to the New York City where she refined her expertise, earning certification as a gemologist through the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). She worked with some of the world’s most respected artisans and jewelry designers, mastering cherished heirloom techniques and honing invaluable skills. Today, she channels this rich heritage and expertise into creating exquisite, bespoke jewelry featuring some of the rarest gemstones in the world, designed exclusively for the most discerning clients.