Reinvention is an adventure, one that I hope speaks to everyone in finding their true selves.

Working towards my goal of re-invention, I have followed a path rife with ups and downs. However, I have found that one can always rewrite one’s story, regardless of age. Breaking free of one’s life is never easy, but I found courage facing the unknown when I left my beautiful home country of Brazil for California to be closer to my daughters and their families.

by R.Я. was formed when I decided to embrace my maternal last name.

I grew up as Renata Rodrigues and I wanted to return to what felt like the true me. The backwards “R” represents my journey with self-reflection. Re-discovering myself and beginning anew has brought meaning to my ever-changing story.

I hope my jewelry, a passion that I truly believe is healing, can accompany you on your own journeys - all with good energy, happiness, and lots of love.

Meet the Designer

Raised in the 60’s in São Paulo, Brazil, Renata, from an early age, showed a passion for design and fabrication of handmade jewelry, working with her mother in her fine jewelry business.

While completing many courses in fine craft jewelry fabrication, her passion for designing and making a wider variety of jewelry pieces developed. She learned her craft, and mastery of a variety of raw materials (18k gold, silver, pearls, gems, wood, seeds, etc.), on-the-job, building unique, made to order, wedding rings, necklaces, bracelets and ear rings.

Shortly after moving to Mill Valley, CA in 2017 to be closer to her grandchildren, she was encouraged by her daughter and a friend to start over and keep sharing her passion with others. This is when she decided to create a more casual and unique line with her love for handmade jewelry.