The Girl Behind the Craft

The Girl Behind Solares Gems

 

Solares Gems is the vision of Esperanza Solar, a Miami native born to beautiful Cuban parents.

As a curious Gemini Sun and gentle-hearted Pisces Moon, I have always been captivated by beauty and the esoteric. For over 12 years, I have dedicated myself to the study of metaphysics, immersing myself in philosophy, astrology, human design, wellness, and a wide array of spiritual modalities and crystals.

This deep commitment to holistic understanding propelled me to work in several metaphysical and jewelry stores across South Florida and Oregon. These invaluable, hands-on experiences refined both my personal practice and my professional approach, ultimately inspiring the creation of my own line of jewelry—intentionally handmade and infused with purpose, meaning, and energetic intent.

The Birth of Solares Gems

The concept for Solares Gems came in 2020 after I crafted a few custom birthday bracelets for my mamá. Her radiant reaction, along with my desire to design beautiful pieces that feel seamless on the body, served as the primary catalyst and inspiration to bring this venture to life. Though I never initially believed creativity was my forte, I quickly discovered a deep, undeniable passion for this craft.

What began five years ago with humble tools—raw crystals, wire, resin, and dried flowers—has since evolved. Today, my focus is on creating finer, tarnish-resistant pieces that are both elevated in quality and deeply soulful in design.

Why Jewelry is Sacred

For me, jewelry has always been inherently divine and magical. It is more than an accessory; it is adornment, spiritual protection, and a powerful talisman. A piece of jewelry can be a profound reminder of self-adoration, a promise of love, or a cherished heirloom. It serves not just as a beautiful embellishment, but as a shield, a commitment, and a constant, personal reminder of intention.

Every piece is crafted by my hands and sent to yours with the most heartfelt, loving, and protective intentions.

We invite you to connect with your piece's energy by sitting with it before the first wear. Hold it within your palms and think or whisper a loving prayer or intention for it, for you. Furthermore, we encourage you to energetically cleanse it whenever it calls to you. This can be done through the Sun's rays, the full or New Moon, charging it out in nature, your favorite incense, ethically sourced and used Sage or Palo Santo (we encourage you to do your research on both as they are typically used by Native and Indigenous people & ask to be used ethically and intentionally), or—depending on the hardness of the stone—using water, salt water, or Florida Water to cleanse its energies and rid it of anything that may no longer serve you.

My deepest hope is that my jewelry will be accessible and customizable specifically for you. If you are guided toward the possibility of owning your very own unique, custom-made piece, please feel free to fill out the custom order form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdo5bDR3ACYQ_eDhTntskbuvEeJWOREodo5_FPYCTtf-n8XDw/viewform .

It is a deep honor to transform earthly materials into something beautiful, meaningful, and crafted by hand—from my heart to yours.

Thank you for being here and taking the time to learn more about my origins and the soul of Solares Gems. If you feel guided to continue to follow this journey, please connect with me on Instagram and TikTok: @solaresgems.

—Esperanza Solar