The creative process starts at our atelier in Hong Kong, where our specialized creative team works in every design with absolute demand and carefulness, from the first sketch to the material selection and the development of the final samples of every jewel.

The manufacturing of our pieces combines an attentive handcraft expertise with the latest technology, which is applied in different stages until reaching the final jewelry piece:

Starting from the final hand-drawn sketches of each piece, the digital design team creates a 3D model using specialized software to finalize the technical details of the jewelry.

MOLDING: To bring the piece to life, we use high precision 3D printers to print each part of the jewelry using wax as the base material. We then use the wax impression to create a mold made of silicon. We fill this mold with wax to make replicas of the piece and repeat this step as many times as the number of pieces we plan to produce.

THE WAX TREE: After replicating the wax pieces, we construct a "tree" by attaching multiple wax pieces to a central pillar. We place the tree in a circular container and fill it with cast. We then set the container in an oven where the cast dries and the wax melts, leaving a negative shape of the tree in cast. We fill this negative shape with melted 925 sterling silver, which solidifies once cooled.

CARVING: Once the silver has hardened, we carefully remove the cast and carve the tree pieces with a pressurized water jet. We then hand polish each piece to create a solid silver body, marking a unique moment in the jewelry-making process.

POLISHING AND PLATING: With the raw silver pieces now complete, we begin the three-phase polishing stage. First, we use wet slate slices to remove large surface imperfections. Second, we use linen and cotton wheels to remove any scratches left by the slate. Lastly, we use a wet brush to give the pieces their final finish. If the design requires it, we can plate the piece with 18 karat gold and let it dry.

SETTING & ASSEMBLY: In the final stage, we use high precision tools to set all the semi-precious stones and zirconias by hand. We then assemble all the parts of the jewelry using solder or by manually assembling them through small rings.

QUALITY CONTROL: After all the pieces have been produced, our quality department performs a thorough visual and tactile inspection of each piece, as well as a use test with a sample from each production. Any leftover materials are melted down for reuse. Finally, we place each jewel in an airtight bag to protect it during storage.

Commitment to quality is a fundamental pillar in each MaiaMina jewel. We produce our collection with 925 sterling silver, 18 karat gold, brass, semi-precious stones and zirconias. In addition of going through strict quality controls and being carefully selected, these materials make each piece genuine and unique.

Our workshops are comprised with a great team of craftsmen that ally with avant-garde technology, bringing an exceptional finishing to every jewel. The expertise of the hand-finished details and the high precision of the tools in our facilities allow us to create every piece with the highest level of demand.