
T
he designer behind Grazelia, Grazelia Kaufman, grew up in Brazil surrounded by that country’s historically abundant gem deposits; she describes her backyard as a “gemological treasure.” Now living in the Chicago area with her family, Grazelia continues to infuse her collection with the deep-seeded roots of her origins with the inclusion of vibrant, colorful gemstones that are hand-selected with her trained, graduate gemologist eye. While Graziela is perhaps most widely-recognized for show-stopping pieces worn by Hollywood’s A-Listers on the red carpet, the brand also offers a vast selection of pieces that beg to be stacked and layered and worn every day.
Advocacy and ethics are core tenets of this contemporary collection of jewelry.
Advocacy and ethics are core tenets of this contemporary collection of jewelry. Graziela has loved animals her entire life and has long been driven to give voice to the voiceless. Several years ago, a friend introduced her to the Joaquin Phoenix-narrated film, Earthlings, which inspired her to change her life in a number of profound ways.

Graziela ultimately decided to combine her passion for animal rights with her love for jewelry design to bring increased awareness and affect change. A portion of all sales of Graziela’s collections are donated to a number of animal-advocacy organizations, and throughout the years, Grazelia has partnered with a number of outspoken celebrities and influencers on creating collaborative collections. Each of these unique collections benefit an animal rights organization of the spokesperson’s choice.
Graziela is also mindful of the human and environmental element in the creation of each of her designs. Her gemstones are ethically sourced exclusively from areas where safety and environmental factors are taken into consideration such as Canada, Brazil, Australia, India and Botswana. Grazelia and her team source gems directly from miners, which cuts out potential third parties and ensures that the brand is able to verify the ethical standards of the companies with whom they work. These deep commitments to ethics and sustainability allow the many collectors of Grazelia’s jewelry to look their best, while also feeling good about giving back.