Jewellery shaped by ancestry, womanhood, and meaning.
Maria Julietta was born from a desire to create jewellery that carries more than beauty — pieces that hold memory, mark transformation, and honour the women who came before us. A tribute of those who inspire, create, and bring life. A Reminder of the females past, present, and future.
Rooted in heritage and guided by craftsmanship, each design is created with intention, to be worn through life’s chapters and passed down through generations. Where mindful creations meet timeless treasures.
In our Kingscliff studio, respectfully on Bundjalung Nation land, we only use locally sourced solid recycled gold and repurposed 925 sterling silver. We thoughtfully weave together sustainability, the essence of femininity, and the transformative power of time.
Step into a sanctuary of handmade jewellery, envisioned by our creator and designer, Paola Vaz.
Crafted with intention
All Maria Julietta pieces are handcrafted using recycled precious metals, including solid gold and repurposed sterling silver.
Gemstones are ethically sourced or reworked from existing heirloom pieces, allowing materials to carry their history forward.
From design to completion, every step is considered carefully — balancing craftsmanship, sustainability, and longevity.
Maria Julietta is not about excess or perfection.
It is about connection — to self, to family, to those who came before us.
Jewellery that holds space for memory, transformation, and love.
Founded and led by Paola, a jewellery designer and maker based in Australia.
Drawing inspiration from her ancestry, motherhood, and medieval artistry, Paola creates jewellery that reflects strength, softness, and continuity. Her work is deeply influenced by family — the hands that raised her, the stories passed down, and the life she is building alongside her own children.
What began as a personal exploration of identity and heritage has grown into a studio practice rooted in slow design, sustainability, and emotional connection.
Paola is originally from Brazil with deep Portuguese roots. She showed flair in her first creations still as a child, playing around with beads and wire and immersed herself in the jewellery industry about 6 years ago. Some of her passions are family quality time, connecting with nature, photography, dyi projects and perfectly tiding and rearranging her home.
"Jewellery should be like a continuation of who you are." - Paola Vaz
Founded by Paola
