Buddha Mama, a handmade fine jewelry line based in Miami, Florida, is inspired by the spirit of Buddhism and rooted in the philosophy of contribution. Expertly crafted from rich 20k gold, precious stones and enamel, the collection is a unique mix of the symbolism of Eastern philosophy, ancient jewelry production techniques and a modern PopArt sensibility.

Founder Nancy Badia—who designs the collection alongside her daughter, Dakota—started the brand stringing beads at her kitchen table as a way to raise funds for her local Buddhist center, Zen Village. Energized by the process, she made the decision to step outside the family business for the first time in 25 years to pursue a creative way to honor her spirituality. Nancy and Dakota began traveling the world in search of stones, carvings and artisans who could become creative partners and bring a set of bold scale renderings to life.